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Senior Engineer / Solution Architect WDM & Optische Netze (gn)

KarlsruheFull-time2026-06-29 → 2026-10-09

Core

Design, develop, and operate high-availability WDM optical transport networks for wholesale and enterprise customers.

Role type

Senior Solution Architect (Optical Networks)

Domain

Telecommunications / Optical Networking

Required skills

WDM platform expertise (Adtran/ADVA, Nokia, Ciena, Huawei), optical transmission physics (attenuation, dispersion, PMD, OSNR/SNR), Carrier Ethernet, OTN, CAPEX/OPEX estimation, regulatory compliance (KRITIS, NIS-2)

Preferred skills

Next-gen technology evaluation (coherent transmission, ROADM), 3rd-level support, team mentoring

Technologies

DWDM, ROADM, coherent transmission systems, Carrier Ethernet, OTN

Responsibilities

Plan and design high-availability optical transport networks; analyze customer requirements and develop tailored technical solutions; create cost calculations (CAPEX/OPEX); evaluate new WDM platforms and conduct PoCs; monitor network utilization and plan capacity upgrades; provide 3rd-level support for complex issues; ensure compliance with KRITIS and NIS-2 regulations; mentor team members

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with strategic responsibilities