Senior Optical Engineer

Ciena Corporation; Lombardia; Ibrido; EUR 90.000 - 130.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Ciena Corporation in Milan is seeking an experienced Senior Optical Engineer to design, test, and optimize photonic technologies across the product lifecycle. You will develop PICs and optical modules, create automated test workflows in Python, and collaborate across hardware, software, and manufacturing teams to ensure robust product integration.

The role requires 5+ years in photonics, strong expertise with PIC design tools, and hands-on optical characterization capabilities, with English

Competenze

• Master's or PhD in Optics, Photonics, Physics or related field.
• 5+ years designing, testing, and optimizing photonic systems.
• Proficiency with PIC design tools (Lumerical, VPIphotonics) or equivalent.
• Python proficiency for automation and data analysis.
• Experience with optical characterization equipment (OSA, Power Meters, Tunable Lasers).
• Strong communication in English.

Mansioni

• Design, simulate, and optimize PICs and optical modules for telecommunications and photonics.
• Develop and implement discrete optical test setups for component, subsystem, and system-level testing.
• Define, execute, and document optical test plans, methodologies, and data analysis.
• Utilize Python scripting to automate test environments and data processing.
• Support transition of optical products from R&D into manufacturing for scalability and quality.
• Collaborate with hardware, software, systems, and manufacturing teams to resolve challenges.
• Analyze optical performance data and provide design optimization recommendations.
• Identify risks and drive root-cause analysis for complex issues.
• Contribute to process improvements in design and testing methodologies.

Conoscenze

PIC design

PIC simulation

Lumerical

VPIphotonics

EDFA

Raman

SOA

Python

Test equipment

Fiber optics

Teamwork

English

Formazione

Master's or PhD in Optics, Photonics, Physics, Electrical Engineering, or related field

Strumenti

Lumerical

VPIphotonics

Git

Agile

Descrizione del lavoro

## Senior Optical EngineerPostuler: Milan: Full time: Publié aujourd'hui: R031821As the global leader in high-speed connectivity, Ciena is committed to a people-first approach. Our teams enjoy a culture focused on prioritizing a flexible work environment that empowers individual growth, well-being, and belonging. We’re a technology company that leads with our humanity—driving our business priorities alongside meaningful social, community, and societal impact.## Senior Optical Engineer (Individual Contributor)Ciena is seeking an experienced **Senior Optical Engineer** to join our multidisciplinary team and contribute to the design, development, testing, and commercialization of advanced optical and photonic technologies. This role will be a hands-on technical contributor responsible for designing photonic integrated circuits (PICs), developing optical subsystems, executing optical characterization activities, and supporting products throughout the full lifecycle from concept through manufacturing.The successful candidate will work closely with cross-functional teams including hardware, software, manufacturing, and systems engineering to deliver innovative optical solutions that support Ciena's next-generation networking and photonics roadmap.# How You Will Make an Impact:* Design, simulate, and optimize **photonic integrated circuits (PICs)** and optical modules for telecommunications, optical amplification, sensing, and related photonics applications.* Develop and implement discrete optical setups for component, subsystem, and system-level testing, calibration, and validation.* Define, execute, and document optical test plans, including measurement methodologies, data collection, performance analysis, and reliability validation.* Utilize **Python scripting** to automate test environments, control laboratory instruments, perform data analysis, and improve engineering efficiency.* Support the transition of optical products from research and development into manufacturing by ensuring scalability, repeatability, quality, and operational readiness.* Collaborate closely with hardware, electronics, software, systems, and manufacturing teams to resolve interdisciplinary technical challenges and ensure successful product integration.* Analyze optical performance data and provide recommendations for design optimization, product enhancements, and performance improvements.* Identify technical risks, troubleshoot complex optical issues, and drive root-cause analysis activities.* Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives related to product design, testing methodologies, and engineering processes.* Provide technical expertise and guidance to project teams while supporting the successful execution of development programs.# The Must Haves:* **Education:** Master's or Ph.D. degree in Optics, Photonics, Physics, Electrical Engineering, or a related discipline.* **Experience:** 5+ years of hands-on experience designing, testing, and optimizing photonic and optical systems.* Strong experience in the design and simulation of **Photonic Integrated Circuits (PICs)** using tools such as **Lumerical, VPIphotonics**, or equivalent photonic design platforms.* Experience designing, optimizing, and testing optical amplification technologies, including EDFA, Raman, SOA, or related amplification architectures.* Proficiency in **Python** for instrument control, laboratory automation, data processing, and engineering analysis.* Hands-on experience setting up and operating optical characterization and calibration equipment, including Optical Spectrum Analyzers, Optical Power Meters, Tunable Lasers, Polarization Controllers, and related laboratory instrumentation.* Experience with fiber-optic technologies, including optical alignment, coupling, splicing, and integration with photonic devices and subsystems.* Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to troubleshoot complex optical and photonic systems.* Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively within multidisciplinary engineering teams.* Strong written and verbal communication skills in English.# Nice to Haves:* Experience with optical communication systems, including optical amplifiers, coherent communication systems, sensors, or other advanced photonic technologies.* Knowledge of photonic device packaging and integration, including thermal, mechanical, and manufacturability considerations.* Experience supporting product transfer from R&D into manufacturing environments.* Familiarity with version control tools such as **Git**.* Experience working in Agile development environments.* Knowledge of manufacturing test methodologies, reliability validation, and product qualification activities.* Experience working within telecommunications, networking, optical transport, or high-technology product development organizations.* Familiarity with photonic system modeling, signal integrity analysis, and optical performance optimization techniques.