Optical WDM System Architect

Adtran Networks North America Inc.; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Adtran Networks North America Inc. is looking for a highly skilled System Architecture Engineer to join its Optical Systems team. The successful candidate will develop optical fiber transmission systems and work with cutting-edge components to maximize performance and efficiency.

This role requires a Ph.D. or M.Sc. in Electrical Engineering or a related field, along with a strong background in photonics and optical telecommunications. The engineer will document technical results and present findings in conferences and publications.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. or M.Sc. in relevant field, especially recent Ph.D. grads encouraged.
• Strong background in photonics and optical telecommunications.
• Experience with optical components and laboratory test equipment.

Responsibilities

• Investigate emerging component technologies for WDM performance.
• Set up optical fiber links and conduct performance experiments.
• Develop test-automation software to improve measurement accuracy.

Skills

Photonics expertise

Optical telecommunications knowledge

Data analysis with MATLAB or Python

Hands-on experience with optical components

Machine learning application

Education

Ph.D. or M.Sc. in Electrical Engineering or related field

Tools

MATLAB

Python

Job description

Adtran Networks North America Inc. is looking for a highly skilled System Architecture Engineer to join its Optical Systems team. The successful candidate will develop optical fiber transmission systems and work with cutting-edge components to maximize performance and efficiency.

This role requires a Ph.D. or M.Sc. in Electrical Engineering or a related field, along with a strong background in photonics and optical telecommunications. The engineer will document technical results and present findings in conferences and publications.