??Hiring: Junior Transmission / Optical Network Engineer (Freelancer)??Milan | Hybrid | Occasional Travel to Eschborn, Germany (All Expenses Paid)???Languages-Italian: C1 (mandatory), English: B2/C1 (mandatory)??Contract type- Freelancing?? Must be based in Italy – No sponsorship availableWe are looking for aJunior Transmission / Optical Network Engineerto support the optical network testing lab of a major telecom client. This is afreelance rolebased inMilan, with hybrid work and excellent benefits —when traveling to the client's office in Eschborn, Germany, all travel, food, and accommodation expenses are fully covered.??What You Will DoSupport DWDM/OTN testing activities in the labConfigure test scenarios and execute shared test plansWork with vendors such asHuawei, Ciena, and NokiaPrepare clear and detailed test reportsParticipate in meetings and share progress updatesPerform troubleshooting on WDM networksUse optical testing tools (OPM, OTDR, OSAs, line testers)Collaborate with the team to ensure high service quality??Technical Skills (Must-Have)Knowledge ofDWDM networks(Huawei, Ciena, Nokia)Understanding ofOTN (G.709)Basic knowledge ofGMPLSand IP protocolsFamiliarity with optical fiber fundamentalsExperience with WDM testing toolsAbility to use NMS for WDM equipmentGood MS Office skillsKeywords:DWDM • OTN • Fiber Network • Transmission Network??Soft SkillsStrong communication and teamworkOrganized, reliable, and detail-orientedAbility to work in a structured environmentCustomer-focused mindset??EducationDegree in Telecom / Electronics / Computer EngineeringORTechnical diploma with relevant experience??LanguagesItalian: C1 (mandatory)English: B2/C1 (mandatory)German: nice to haveNokia ONP certification: plus??Work DetailsLocation:MilanMode:Hybrid(minimum 3 days/week on-site)Travel:Yes — all expenses paid when traveling to Eschborn, GermanyRemote: No#EngineeringJobs #MilanJobs #GermanyJobs #HybridWork #TechCareers #JobSearch #NetworkTesting #OpticalNe