Top 15 Optical engineer Jobs in Gaithersburg Md

Ciena Optical Engineer
Experis —Ashburn, VA
- $45 an hour
- Contract
- Analysis skills
- Mentoring
- Scripting
- Health savings account
- Disability insurance
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Associate Electronic and Optical Materials Device Fabrication Engineer
Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) —Laurel, MD
- $85,000 - $195,000 a year
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- Master's degree
- Databases
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
Senior Electronic and Optical Materials Device Fabrication Engineer
Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) —Laurel, MD
- $105,000 - $290,000 a year
- Full-time
- 7 years
- Master's degree
- Databases
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
Jr Optical Engineer
Intuitive Machines LLC —Greenbelt, MD
- $82,000 - $91,000 a year
- Overtime
- Mid-level
- Analysis skills
- Team management
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Electro-Optical Manufacturing Engineer
Relative Dynamics —Greenbelt, MD
- Full-time
- Background check
- 5 years
- US work authorization
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
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Optical Engineer
Assurance Technology Corporation (ATC) —Washington, DC
- $40 - $80 an hour
- Full-time
- Maintenance
- Mid-level
- 3 years
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Electro-Optical Engineer
Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) —Laurel, MD
- $100,000 - $290,000 a year
- Full-time
- Engineering
- Mid-level
- Analysis skills
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
Optical Communications Systems Engineer
Peraton —Herndon, VA
- $104,000 - $166,000 a year
- 5 years
- Master's degree
- Analysis skills
- Health savings account
- Paid holidays
Optical Technician
KBR —Greenbelt, MD
- $62,400 - $93,600 a year
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- Analysis skills
- AD&D insurance
- Disability insurance
Optical Engineer
SAIC —Chantilly, VA
- $200,001 - $240,000 a year
- Full-time
- In-person
- Senior level
- Electrical Engineering
Network Engineer, Optical Deployment
Meta —Reston, VA
- $135,000 - $191,000 a year
- Computer science
- Computer Science
- 3 years
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2026 PhD Graduate – Optical/Electrical/Computer Engineering – Imaging Systems - QPI
Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) —Laurel, MD
- $105,000 - $245,000 a year
- Full-time
- Doctor of Philosophy
- Electrical Engineering
- Entry level
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
Electro Optical Engineer
SAIC —Chantilly, VA
- $160,001 - $200,000 a year
- Full-time
- Office
- Master's degree
- Bachelor's degree

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Associate Electronic and Optical Materials Device Fabrication Engineer
Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) —Laurel, MD
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Intuitive Machines LLC —Greenbelt, MD
Participate in technical reviews, design reviews, safety reviews, and project presentations. Provide technical direction and guidance to optical technicians and…
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Ciena Optical Engineer

Experis -
Ashburn, VA

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Job Details

Contract
$45 an hour

Benefits

Health savings account
Disability insurance
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Flexible spending account
Vision insurance
401(k) matching
Life insurance

Qualifications

DWDM
Interpreting technical drawings
Optics
System testing
Networking equipment (troubleshooting support)
System deployment
Technical troubleshooting support
Automation tools
Technical Proficiency
Optical Time-Domain Reflectometer (OTDR)

Full Job Description

Our client, a leading organization in the telecommunications and technology sector, is seeking an Ciena Optical Engineer to join their team. As an Ciena Optical Engineer, you will be responsible for hands-on support of optical line systems including troubleshooting, testing, monitoring, and maintenance of fiber optic and DWDM-based infrastructure to ensure high availability and reliable network performance. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong technical expertise, proactive problem-solving skills, and the ability to collaborate effectively within a diverse team environment.

Job Title: Ciena Optical Engineer
Locations Available: Ashburn, VA
Hours: 40/hrs Week, 5 Days/Week Onsite - (Possibility of Shifts)
Pay Range: $45/hr

What's the Job?

Support the deployment, configuration, and troubleshooting of Ciena DWDM (Ciena 6500 metro deployments) in an enterprise data center environment.
Perform hands-on troubleshooting and testing of optical transport networks within a data center environment.
Utilize optical testing tools such as optical power meters, VFLs, OTDRs, and signal flow drawings to diagnose, analyze, and resolve optical issues effectively.
Support and maintain optical line systems (OLS) including amplifiers, mux/demux, ROADMs, and transponders.
Execute and interpret optical tests such as power level measurements, insertion loss, span validation, and signal degradation analysis.
Provide expert technical knowledge of the Ciena DWDM platform, scripting, and troubleshooting to support network operations.
Mentor team members on technical procedures, fostering a collaborative and knowledge-sharing environment.
Understand the big picture implications of process decisions and suggest optimization opportunities for improved efficiency.

What's Needed?

Extensive experience with Ciena DWDM Platform (Ciena 6500), including deployment, testing, turn-up, and troubleshooting.
Strong knowledge and hands-on experience with Optical Line Systems (OLS), photonics, DWDM technologies, and Ciena products.
Ability to troubleshoot optical issues such as loss, ORL, Reflection, Power Deviations, miss fibering etc.
Ability to read and interpret Signal Flow Drawings and optical troubleshooting tools; ability to use OTDR and interpret OTDR outputs.
Proficiency in utilizing Automation/Workflows and ability to quickly ramp-up and learn new platforms, procedures, and instructions.
Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment, supporting technical issues related to the DWDM/6500 system.

What's in it for me?

Opportunity to work remotely with flexible scheduling options.
Engage in cutting-edge network deployment and troubleshooting projects.
Collaborate with a diverse and innovative team of professionals.
Enhance your technical skills with advanced optical and network systems.
Be part of a forward-thinking organization committed to technological excellence.

Upon completion of waiting period consultants are eligible for:

Medical and Prescription Drug Plans
Dental Plan
Vision Plan
Health Savings Account
Health Flexible Spending Account
Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
Supplemental Life Insurance
Short Term and Long Term Disability Insurance
Business Travel Insurance
401(k), Plus Match
Weekly Pay

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