Optical Networking Development Test Engineer

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Job Summary

Bring a combination of optical component, systems and networking experience to design the next generation of core and access network infrastructure technologies to bring industry leading broadband services and speeds to millions of customers.

Do you like big challenges and working within a highly-motivated team environment? As an Optics Engineer at Comcast, you will design, develop, support and apply your craft to test, troubleshoot, trial, and deploy the next generation of optical infrastructure and participate in the development of industry leading technologies to maximize broadband capacity. You will work in a highly technically challenging domain that will shape the future of Comcast and be part of a team that thrives on big challenges, results, quality, and agility and will be responsible for key components leading to the success of our future network evolution.

Job Description

Who Does the Optical Communications Engineer work with?

Connect Engineering is a diverse collection of professionals who have a variety of organizational roles ranging from RF, Optics, HFC Engineers, Network Engineers and Architects, Data Scientists and Software engineering teams whose software integrates with analytics services in developing the fundamental protocols, to some of the leading broadband experts who have pioneered the current and future of broadband access technology.

Where can you make an Impact?

Bring your knowledge, motivation and eagerness to learn to support the Connect optics development activities in a very fast-paced environment. Main activities include different aspects of product development cycle including product requirement definition, development, component testing, system integration/testing, product trials and deployment. The candidate is accountable for supporting optical technology developments in the transport, metro Ethernet, and access networks. Knowledge in optics, pluggable optics, optics integration, optical test equipment, splicing and managing fiber, monitoring tools, IP & Ethernet, analytics is highly desired but can be learned on the job.

Responsibilities

• Manage lab activities including planning development tests, acquiring test equipment, consumables materials, running tests, writing test reports and forming conclusions, working with the optics team and strategic partners to evaluate, troubleshoot, and further improve or develop new products.

• Developing and documenting the processes and procedures to evaluate optical components, modules, and systems.

• Set-up of evaluation platforms, switches, routers, etc. leveraging knowledge in networking (IP and Ethernet)

• Work with different parts of the organization to plan, develop, and support multiple concurrent projects from conception through development, demonstrations and trials, to general availability across Comcast.

• Strong initiative to build relationships with diverse stakeholders both internally and externally with minimal supervision/direction from management.

• Consistent exercise of independent judgment and discretion in matters of significance. Open minded and responsive to technical, execution, and culture feedback.

• Regular, consistent punctual attendance in the Philadelphia Comcast Technology Center.  Must be able to work nights and weekends, variable schedule(s) and overtime as necessary.

• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Skills & Requirements: 

• Bachelor degree in an engineering discipline or equivalent experience

• 5+ years working in optical components and/or optics telecommunications systems

• Expertise in SFP, QSFP, CFP2, PON, FTTX, Ethernet optical transceivers to 100 Gbps

• Optical passives, splitters, couplers, isolators, filters (DWDM, CWDM)

• Well versed in Broadband, RF and optical lab and field test and measurement equipment and techniques

• Optical measurements including wavelength, spectrum analysis, OSNR and OTDR

• Experience with ethernet communication systems, protocols, switches, routers.

• Modern software development skills including Python or Go and familiarity with continuous integration and test case automation

Employees at all levels are expected to:

• Understand our Operating Principles; make them the guidelines for how you do your job.

• Know your stuff - be enthusiastic learners, users and advocates of our game-changing technology, products and services, especially our digital tools and experiences.

• Win as a team - make big things happen by working together and being open to new ideas.

• Be an active part of the Net Promoter System - a way of working that brings more employee and customer feedback into the company - by joining huddles, making call backs and helping us elevate opportunities to do better for our customers.

• Drive results and growth.

• Respect and promote inclusion & diversity.

• Do what’s right for each other, our customers, investors and our communities.

Disclaimer:

This information has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this role. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualification

Skills

100 Gigabit Ethernet (100GbE), Analytical Thinking, Ethernet IP, Network Engineering, Python (Programming Language)

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Education

Bachelor’s DegreeWhile possessing the stated degree is preferred, Comcast also may consider applicants who hold some combination of coursework and experience, or who have extensive related professional experience.

Certifications (if applicable)

Relative Work Experience

5-7 YearsComcast is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law.