Senior Fiber Planning & Transmission Engineer

About Halotel

Halotel, part of the international Vietnamese telecommunication group Viettel Group, is recognized as one of Africa's fastest-growing telecommunications enterprises. Awarded by the Stevie International Awards in 2017 as the "Fastest Growing Enterprise in the Middle East and Africa," Halotel is committed to providing best-in-class service with high technology at reasonable prices across the African continent.

With more than 20,000 km of Fiber Optic Cable, Halotel operates the most reliable high-speed network in Tanzania, covering up to 95% of the population. We are seeking dedicated professionals and talented individuals passionate about telecommunications to join our team in building Tanzania's fastest-growing telecom company.

Position Overview

The Senior Fiber Planning & Transmission Engineer serves as the principal technical architect for Halotel's national fiber and transmission network. This role is responsible for strategic design, capacity forecasting, and technical integrity of the DWDM, SDH, and GPON ecosystems. The Senior Engineer ensures that all backbone, distribution, and last-mile networks are highly resilient, scalable, and seamlessly integrated with the National ICT Broadband Backbone (NICTBB).

Required Qualifications & Experience

• Minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in the telecommunications sector, specifically within fiber optics (OFC), engineering, core transmission planning, and network architecture
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Telecommunications Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field

Job Details

• Location: Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
• Employment Type: Full-time
• Industry Categories: Science & Engineering, Computer & IT, Telecommunications