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Grade Level: L3 Location:  Islamabad Last date to apply: 18 June 2026 What is Manager Optical System Design? The Manager Optical System Design is responsible for the end-to-end planning and design of the optical transport network, encompassing OTN, IPRAN, FTTS, and passive optical fiber infrastructure. This role involves high-level and low-level design preparation, solution validation, vendor coordination documentation. The ideal candidate is self-driven, able to work under pressure in demanding conditions, and proactive in identifying and implementing network optimization opportunities. This position reports directly to the Head Transport Networks. What does Manager Optical System Design do?    Key Responsibilities Plan, design, and deploy optical transport systems across new and existing networks. Evaluate and validate vendor-proposed technical solutions to ensure alignment with network standards. Conduct high-level design (HLD), low-level design (LLD), link budget analysis, and signal protection planning for transmission infrastructure. Develop strategies for seamless integration of new optical platforms into the existing network. Deliver detailed implementation and migration plans, ensuring optimal service provisioning and restoration capabilities. Facilitate integration between the optical transport domain and upper-layer service domains. Prepare and evaluate RFPs for Optical platforms, including the Specification, Equipment, and professional services. Maintain comprehensive technical documentation including wavelength plans, restoration maps, SOPs, MOPs, link inventories, and fiber route layouts. Develop and maintain MOPs and SOPs for field engineers and technical support teams. Engage continuously with network operations teams to address and optimize ongoing operational challenges. Collaborate effectively with internal and external stakeholders to ensure timely and accurate project inputs. Oversee  FTTH network architecture , including GPON/XGS-PON, splitter planning, and customer-side provisioning Deliver  link budget calculations ,  optical loss analysis , and  fiber route optimization Able to Work on cutting-edge projects including  nationwide FTTH rollouts ,  metro ring upgrades , and  submarine landing expansions Collaborate with international carriers, hyperscalers, and Tier-1 vendors  Be part of a future-focused team delivering  Gigabit-scale optical access and transport solutions JazzWorld is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate, support, and thrive on diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Requirements What are we looking for and what does it require to be Manager Optical System Design? Required Qualifications & Skills Education: Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Electronics, Computer Engineering, or a related discipline. Experience: Min 12 years of relevant experience in optical network planning and transport technologies. Technical Expertise: In-depth knowledge of optical transport (OTN/DWDM), IP/MPLS, IPRAN, and FTTS technologies. Proficiency in HLD/LLD preparation, link budget calculation, and network integration. Familiarity with industry standards, protocols, and vendor equipment.  Lead the end-to-end design and review of high-capacity optical systems (e.g., long-haul, metro, or submarine) Collaborate with cross-functional teams (planning, field ops, vendors) to ensure feasibility, cost-efficiency, and scalability  Strong command on  optical simulation tools  (e.g., OptiSystem, VPIphotonics) Experience in  fiber type selection ,  attenuation analysis , and  amplifier planning (EDFA/Raman) Soft Skills: Strong communication and interpersonal skills. Strong analytical, communication, and vendor management skills Presentation Skills , Proven leadership in techn