Senior Optical Engineer - PIC & Photonics Innovator

Ciena; Milano; Hybrid; EUR 90.000 - 120.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Ciena is seeking a Senior Optical Engineer to design, test, and bring photonic technologies from concept to production. You will work on PICs, optical modules, and subsystems, applying rigorous testing and validation across the full lifecycle.

The role emphasizes Python-driven automation, close collaboration with multi-disciplinary teams, and contributing to scalable manufacturing readiness for next-generation networking solutions.

Qualifikationen

• Master’s or Ph.D. in Optics, Photonics, Physics, Electrical Engineering, or related.
• 5+ years hands-on experience designing, testing, and optimizing photonic/optical systems.
• Strong English written and verbal communication.

Aufgaben

• Design, simulate, and optimize photonic integrated circuits (PICs) and optical modules.
• Develop and implement optical test setups for component, subsystem, and system testing.
• Define, execute, and document optical test plans and data analysis.
• Use Python scripting to automate test environments and instrument control.
• Support transition of optical products from R&D into manufacturing for scaling.
• Collaborate with hardware, electronics, software, systems, and manufacturing teams.

Kenntnisse

PIC design

Python scripting

Optical testing

Fiber optics

English communication

Cross-functional teamwork

Ausbildung

Master’s or Ph.D. in Optics/Photonics/Electrical Eng

Tools

Lumerical

VPIphotonics

Git

Jobbeschreibung

Ciena is seeking a Senior Optical Engineer to design, test, and bring photonic technologies from concept to production. You will work on PICs, optical modules, and subsystems, applying rigorous testing and validation across the full lifecycle.

The role emphasizes Python-driven automation, close collaboration with multi-disciplinary teams, and contributing to scalable manufacturing readiness for next-generation networking solutions.