Technical Sales Engineer – Tier 1

Nokia

. Lead the technical sales process alongside the Account Team to deliver customized optical solutions .

Posted 10/13/2026full-timeDallas • Texas • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $115,834 - $215,120 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Optical Transport Systems, including DWDM, ROADM, and FOADM, while effectively leading technical sales processes and developing customized solutions. Proficient in Network Management Systems and skilled in building long-term client relationships through exceptional presentation and mentoring abilities.

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Optical Transport SystemsDWDMROADMNetwork Management SystemsTechnical Sales Engineering

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Hard Skills

Fiber Optic Transport TechnologiesTransport System DesignNetwork AnalysisCost ModelingTechnical Demonstrations

Soft Skills

Presentation SkillsPublic SpeakingMentoringClient Relationship Management

Tools & Technologies

Nokia WaveSuiteTranscend NMSWaveSuite PlannerTranscend Network Planning SystemMS Office 365

Industry Keywords

Optical SolutionsRFIRFPNetwork DesignClient Onboarding

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the technical sales process alongside the Account Team to deliver customized optical solutions
Develop and present technical demonstrations of Nokia’s optical product portfolio to clients
Analyze customer requirements and create solutions focused on reliability, scalability, and cost-effectiveness
Prepare network designs and quotations
Support client onboarding and after-sales activities
Participate in industry events and trade shows
Respond to RFI/RFP requests, addressing functional and technical needs
Build and maintain long-term relationships with clients and internal teams
Mentor and train sales team members on technical concepts and sales strategies

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree
3-5+ years of experience in Sales Engineering or a similar role with Optical Transport systems
Strong knowledge of fiber optic transport technologies, including DWDM, ROADM, FOADM, and Optical Amplification
Experience with Transport system design and operational requirements, including Space, Power, and Cooling
Proficiency in Network Management Systems, including Nokia WaveSuite and Transcend NMS
Experience with Transport Network Planning Tools, including WaveSuite Planner and Transcend Network Planning System (nice to have)
Background in Network Analysis, Optimization, and Cost Modeling (nice to have)
Exceptional presentation and public speaking skills tailored to diverse audiences (nice to have)
Proficiency in MS Office 365, particularly Excel, PowerPoint, and Visio (nice to have)

Benefits

Comp & perks

Potential variable compensation for eligible roles
Laptop support with ordering
Hybrid work arrangement