Optical R&D Engineer — Fiber Tech & Lab Automation

Lightera; Franklin Township (NJ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental

Tuition reimbursement

401(k) matching

Job summary

LIGHTERA seeks a motivated R&D Engineer to join our fast-paced team, designing and executing experiments, developing measurement systems, and analyzing data to advance next-generation optical fiber technologies. The role emphasizes hands-on laboratory work, collaboration, and documentation of results.

The ideal candidate will have a strong technical foundation, experience with lab setups, and proficiency in Python or C for automation and data acquisition. A Master’s degree or higher is preferred.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or higher in Physics, Optical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, Electrical Engineering, or related discipline.

Responsibilities

• Design, conduct, and optimize experiments to develop optical fiber technologies.

Skills

Python

C programming

Lab measurement

Analytical skills

Troubleshooting

Education

Master's degree or higher in Physics/ Optical/ Mechanical/ Materials/ Electrical Engineering

Tools

MS Office

Job description

LIGHTERA seeks a motivated R&D Engineer to join our fast-paced team, designing and executing experiments, developing measurement systems, and analyzing data to advance next-generation optical fiber technologies. The role emphasizes hands-on laboratory work, collaboration, and documentation of results.

The ideal candidate will have a strong technical foundation, experience with lab setups, and proficiency in Python or C for automation and data acquisition. A Master’s degree or higher is preferred.