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Design & Planning Specialist

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Hiring Remotely in India
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Hiring Remotely in India
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Leads complex optical transport network projects from solution design through integration, testing, commissioning, validation, and customer handover. Designs and troubleshoots Nokia and Infinera systems using OTN, DWDM, ROADM, Ethernet over Optical, and OLS technologies. Produces technical designs and procedures, performs root-cause analysis, coordinates cross-functional stakeholders, and provides technical leadership during customer reviews, audits, and acceptance activities.
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This position belongs to APAC Optics Remote Delivery Engineering team, part of NI (Network Infrastructure) BG. Team is responsible to own and deliver remote Optical Engg Services including Design, Planning, Validation, Transformation, Integration and upgrades of customer’s high-capacity Optical Networks and their management. 

Responsibilities

As part of team, you will deliver full Optical portfolio of professional services such as:

  • Lead and manage complex Optical Transport Network (OTN) projects, ensuring successful design, integration, testing, commissioning, and customer handover.
  • Deliver end-to-end optical transport solutions using Nokia and Infinera platforms, ensuring alignment with customer requirements, approved designs, and project timelines
  • Collaborate closely with project managers, solution architects, field engineers, and customer teams to ensure seamless project execution and delivery.
  • Provide technical leadership and expert guidance to cross-functional teams throughout the project lifecycle, from solution design to final acceptance.
  • Configure, integrate, and troubleshoot advanced optical technologies including DWDM, OTN, ROADM, Ethernet over Optical, and Optical Line Systems (OLS).
  • Develop, review, and maintain high-quality technical documentation, including High-Level Designs (HLDs), Low-Level Designs (LLDs), Method of Procedures (MOPs), Bills of Quantities (BoQs), and network diagrams.
  • Perform network integration, validation, performance testing, and acceptance activities while ensuring compliance with industry standards and customer expectations.
  • Provide advanced troubleshooting and root-cause analysis for optical, service, configuration, and management connectivity issues, ensuring minimal service impact
  • Coordinate effectively with internal and external stakeholders to maintain clear communication, risk management, and project alignment.
  • Represent Nokia's technical expertise during customer meetings, technical reviews, audits, and acceptance testing activities.
Qualifications

You Have:

  • Stay current with emerging optical transport technologies, industry trends, and Nokia/Infinera product advancements to drive innovation and service excellence.
  • Bachelor's degree in Telecommunications, Electronics, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical discipline, with 8-14 years of relevant experience in optical transport network deployment and integration.
  • Strong hands-on experience with Nokia and/or Infinera optical platforms, with a proven record of delivering large-scale telecom transport network projects.
  • Good understanding of IP networking concepts, including IP addressing, VLANs, routing protocols, and network management connectivity, to support integrated telecom solutions.
  • Excellent communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills, with the willingness to travel as required; Japanese or Chinese language proficiency (spoken preferred) and relevant telecom/optical networking certifications will be considered a strong advantage.

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About the Team

Some of our benefits in India:

  • Flexible and hybrid working arrangements to support work–life balance
  • Health and well-being support – medical insurance for you and your family, health check-ups, life and accident insurance, well-being programs, and employee resource groups 
  • A minimum of 90 days of Maternity and Paternity Leave based on eligibility
  • Personal Support Service 24/7 – a confidential support channel open to all Nokia employees and their families in challenging situations
  • Career growth & mobility – technical career paths, job rotations, international assignments, and relocation support
  • Continuous learning – technical certifications, mentoring programs, coaching, and digital learning platforms
  • Opportunities to innovate and contribute through Nokia’s research and development environment
  • Recognition programs that celebrate outstanding contributions
  • Workplace support – ergonomic working support and mobile device programs based on eligibility

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