Optical R&D Engineer: Next‑Gen Fiber Tech

Lightera

New Jersey

On-site

USD 95,000 - 130,000

Full time

11 hours ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Tuition Reimbursement
401k Match

Job summary

Lightera seeks an innovative R&D Engineer to join our optics research team. You will design and execute experiments, develop measurement systems, and analyze data to support research and manufacturing initiatives.

A collaborative, hands‑on laboratory environment awaits with opportunities to push new technologies in a fast‑paced setting. The ideal candidate has a strong technical foundation, hands‑on lab experience, and excellent communication skills, enabling effective documentation and

Qualifications

  • Master's degree or higher in a technical discipline (Physics, Optical/Engineering, Materials).
  • Strong background in optics, optical systems, and laboratory measurements.
  • Experience designing, conducting, and analyzing laboratory experiments.
  • Programming proficiency in Python, C, or similar for automation and data acquisition.

Responsibilities

  • Design and execute experiments to advance next‑generation optical fiber technologies.
  • Develop measurement systems and data analysis pipelines.
  • Analyze experimental data to inform research and manufacturing initiatives.
  • Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to accelerate development and implementation.

Skills

Python
C programming
Optics
Laboratory measurements
Analytical skills
Team collaboration
Documentation

Education

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

Tools

LabVIEW
Data acquisition systems
Oscilloscopes
Instrumentation interfacing

Job description

Lightera seeks an innovative R&D Engineer to join our optics research team. You will design and execute experiments, develop measurement systems, and analyze data to support research and manufacturing initiatives.

A collaborative, hands‑on laboratory environment awaits with opportunities to push new technologies in a fast‑paced setting. The ideal candidate has a strong technical foundation, hands‑on lab experience, and excellent communication skills, enabling effective documentation and

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