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Optical Network Lab Technician / Engineer (Junior)NextGen | GTA: A Kelly Telecom Company • San Jose, CA, US
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Optical Network Lab Technician / Engineer (Junior)

Optical Network Lab Technician / Engineer (Junior)

NextGen | GTA : A Kelly Telecom Company • San Jose, CA, US
22 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

This is a full-time, onsite position in San Jose and Sunnyvale, CA.

Candidates must be local to the Bay Area

Required Qualifications :

  • Bachelor's or master's degree in electrical engineering , Computer Science, or Optical Communications
  • 1–3 years hands-on experience in optical network labs (BS : 3 years, MS : 1 year)
  • Proficiency in Python ; familiarity with other programming languages (Java, MATLAB, C#, JavaScript) is a plus
  • Knowledge of L2 / L3 routers and switches; SSH, Telnet, API-based automation experience
  • Experience with lab equipment setup, testing, and troubleshooting
  • Familiarity with Unix / Linux environments and scripting
  • Strong organizational, documentation, and communication skills

Preferred Skills :

  • Knowledge of coherent optical networks and pluggable optical transceivers
  • Experience with test plan creation and execution for optical system trials
  • Prior exposure to automation tools supporting lab or field trials
  • Key Responsibilities :

  • Build, configure, and manage lab setups for optical network demos and trials
  • Handle routers, switches, and fiber optic connections; perform network configuration (IP setup, CLI)
  • Support shipping, receiving, and inventory of lab equipment
  • Develop automation scripts (Python preferred) to streamline lab processes
  • Execute test plans, diagnose issues, and troubleshoot technical problems in lab environments
  • Collaborate with FAE and cross-functional teams to support early deployments
  • Document processes and contribute to knowledge transfer within the team
  • Work Requirements :

  • Must be onsite in San Jose / Sunnyvale, CA ; flexible to work between both offices weekly
  • Standard 8-hour shifts; overtime requires prior approval
  • Participation in team knowledge transfer and lab operations during temporary assignment
  • What You Didn't Know About Us

  • Competitive salary
  • Health, Dental and Vision Benefits
  • Long-Term growth potential
  • 401k
  • With this position, you will get the opportunity to work with a game changing client and further advance your already valuable experience in the telecom industry!
  • We are Connectors. We thrive on 'quality over quantity' and put in the work building strong relationships. We create connections, discover qualities, uncover skills, and place people with accuracy. We are your true partner!

    We are Collaborators. You'll be working with a wholly owned subsidiary of Kelly and part of the Kelly Telecom division. It allows us to be as nimble and fiercely competitive as a startup while having the backing of a multibillion dollar publicly traded company which has been in business for 75 years. With direct access to hiring managers, services don't stop at standard recruiting processes. We use our expertise to improve your application skills and provide ongoing career support.

    Kelly Telecom is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, genetic information, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law. For more information click Equal Employment Opportunity is the law.

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