Optical Communications Engineer

IC Resources; Lombardia; On-site; EUR 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

IC Resources is seeking an Optical Communications Systems Engineer in Lombardy, Italy. The role focuses on validation and characterisation of next-generation optical communication products, covering high-speed modulators, telecom systems and photonic device performance.

You will work in an R&D team to develop advanced telecom technologies, build lab test setups, and deliver robust test plans and reports for cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Telecommunications Engineering, Photonics or related field.
• 3–8 years of experience in testing, validation or characterisation of optical/ telecom products.
• Experience with optical communication systems, fibre-optic transmission, or telecom architectures.
• Strong understanding of system-level performance and device behaviour.
• Hands-on use of laboratory instrumentation and data analysis tools.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work in international teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute test plans to verify functionality, performance, and robustness.
• Define and implement system-level validation strategies for telecom and photonic devices.
• Design and replicate real-world customer operating conditions in tests.
• Build laboratory test environments representative of telecom systems.
• Characterise high-speed modulators and optical hardware throughout development.
• Analyse data, identify limitations, and perform root-cause investigations.
• Develop automated test procedures to improve repeatability and efficiency.
• Produce clear technical reports and recommendations from results.
• Collaborate with design, process and application engineering teams to improve product performance.

Skills

Python

LabVIEW

Automation

Data analysis

Testing

Troubleshooting

Education

Master's degree in Telecommunications Engineering or Photonics

Tools

Oscilloscopes

Optical measurement equipment

Job description

My client is looking for an Optical Communications Systems Engineer, focused on validation and characterisation of next-generation, optical communication products. As an Optical Communications Engineer, you will cover high-speed modulators, telecom systems, and photonic device performance. This is an exciting opportunity to work in an R&D team, developing advanced telecom technologies.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute test plans to verify functionality, performance and robustness of optical communication products
• Define and implement system-level validation strategies for telecom and photonic devices
• Design test methodologies that replicate real-world customer operating conditions
• Build and configure laboratory test environments representative of telecom systems
• Characterise high-speed modulators and optical communication hardware throughout development
• Analyse measurement data, identify performance limitations and perform root-cause investigations
• Support interoperability, integration and customer validation activities
• Develop automated test procedures to improve repeatability and efficiency
• Produce clear technical reports and recommendations based on test results
• Work closely with design, process and application engineering teams to improve product performance and reliability

Requirements

• Master's degree in Telecommunications Engineering Photonics or a related discipline
• 3-8 years experience in testing, validation or characterisation of optical or telecom products
• Experience with optical communication systems, fibre-optic transmission or telecom architectures
• Strong understanding of system-level performance and device behaviour
• Experience developing and executing structured validation plans
• Hands-on experience with laboratory instrumentation including oscilloscopes, and optical measurement equipment
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting and root-cause analysis skills
• Experience with Python, LabVIEW,or similar tools for automation and data analysis
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work within international engineering teams

Desirable

• Experience with coherent or high-speed communication systems
• Understanding of modulation techniques and signal integrity concepts
• Knowledge of transceiver architecture and subsystem interactions
• Experience with telecom standards and communication protocols
• Exposure to automated validation frameworks and continuous testing methodologies
• Experience performing integration and interoperability testing