Job Description

Photonics Telecommunications Engineer who has experience working with optical and high-speed (GHz+) RF electronic systems in telecommunications applications. The Photonics Engineer will perform testing and development of systems containing optical, electrical, electro-optical, and opto-mechanical components such as:

• Ultrashort pulse and continuous-wave lasers
• High-speed electro-optical modulators
• High-speed avalanche photodiodes
• Gigabit Ethernet network interface cards
• Motorized stages and position sensors

to support the design and validation efforts currently in progress on the prototype systems. The Photonics Engineer will also assist with design/specification decisions to support the clients manufacturing and engineering partners as they work to design and integrate components into a finished prototype.

The successful candidate will be able to skillfully use test equipment such as:

• Optical spectrum analyzers
• Optical power meters
• Variable optical attenuators
• Autocorrelators
• Electrical spectrum analyzers
• High-speed oscilloscopes
• Bit-error rate testers
• Network traffic testers
• Various equipment used in conjunction with the above

to examine the performance of components and configurations essential to the success of an the prototype system. The successful candidate will have a deep understanding of optical phenomena coupled with well-developed troubleshooting and investigation capability allowing them to efficiently address problems and fully understand areas of improvement which need attention in the product development process. The Photonics Engineer should be able to work effectively alone and as part of a small team, able to design rigorous experiments using the scientific method, and skillfully collect meaningful data which supports or refutes proposed design changes.

A Photonics Engineer who can test a configuration, understand its behavior in the wider context of the system’s performance, and effectively communicate that information to the rest of the team will be an excellent addition to a small but quickly-growing team.

Key Job responsibilities:

• Test optical, electrical, & electro-optic components/assemblies with telecom, RF, and optical testing equipment.
• Formulate test plans for manufacturing/engineering partners to perform as part of product development efforts.
• Research and source components for controlled test and subsequent system integration.
• Examine test data collected byclient team and its partners to elucidate behavior of device under test.
• Effectively communicate results of investigations especially as they pertain to broader system performance.
• Maintain vital equipment to ensure continued operation of data-acquisition protocols.
• Formulate design concepts to advance performance of prototype system.
• Participate in discussions with design/engineering partners and stakeholders to advance prototype testing and development activities.
• Use software tools like Labview, Matlab, and Python to operate test setups and facilitate collection + processing of data.
• Writing reports on processes and accomplishments.

Experience Desired:

• Undergrad degree in Electrical Engineering, Physics, Optics, Photonics, or related field with deep practical experience (at least 2+ years significant internship/research and/or prior work experience) relevant to high-speed data communication systems.
• And/or Master’s Degree with relevant thesis work or 1+ years prior work experience.
• And/or PhD with domain knowledge and relevant thesis work.

Additionally:

• Strong problem solving, technical, math and science skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication.
• Team player and self-starter

RELOCATION EXPENSES WILL BE COVERED

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