Optics Engineer (M/F/D)

Adtran, Inc.; Germany (OH); On-site; USD 69,000 - 104,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Childcare allowance

Bike leasing

Discount programs

Job summary

Adtran, Inc. in Meiningen, Germany, is seeking a highly motivated Optics Engineer (m/f/d) to join our R&D team.

The role focuses on qualifications of optoelectronic components, evaluating modern modulation schemes, and leading optical development projects in a multinational setting. You will contribute to research in cutting-edge optical and optoelectronic technologies and collaborate with various departments to bring innovations to market.

Qualifications

• Completed degree or vocational training in telecommunications engineering, electrical engineering, physics, or a related field.
• Knowledge of optical networks for high-bit-rate data transmission is an advantage.
• Proficiency in German and English.

Responsibilities

• Component qualification of optoelectronic transmitter and receiver components in the high-gigabit range (10 Gbit/s and higher).
• Component qualification of specialized electronic components (CDR, EDC, FEC).
• Evaluation and implementation of modern modulation schemes.
• Research in cutting-edge optical and optoelectronic technologies with commercialization goals.
• Management and execution of optical development projects.
• Cross-departmental technical support.

Skills

Optics engineering

German language

English language

Education

Telecommunications engineering

Electrical engineering

Physics

Job description

Welcome! Our Growth is Creating Great Opportunities! Our team is expanding, and we want to hire the most talented people we can. Continued success depends on it! Once you've had a chance to explore our current open positions, apply to the ones you feel suit you best and keep track of both your progress in the selection process, and new postings that might interest you! Thanks for your interest in working on our team!

We are currently looking for a highly motivated Optics Engineer (M/F/D) to join our R&D team in Meiningen, Germany. If you want to be a part of our growing company that is driven by innovation and is focused on building a future together with our employees, consider applying.

Principle duties and essential functions

• Component qualification of optoelectronic transmitter and receiver components in the high-gigabit range (10 Gbit/s and higher)
• Component qualification of specialized electronic components (CDR, EDC, FEC)
• Evaluation and implementation of modern modulation schemes
• Research in the field of cutting-edge optical and optoelectronic technologies with the goal of commercialization
• Management and execution of optical development projects
• Cross-departmental technical support

Knowledge, skills and experience required

• Completed degree or vocational training in telecommunications engineering, electrical engineering, physics, or a related field
• Knowledge and experience in the following areas are an advantage: Design of optical networks for high-bit-rate data transmission (fiber optics)
• Transmission protocols in telecommunications
• Optical transmitter and receiver components, filters, amplifiers
• Measurement technology, standards, and specifications
• Proficiency in German and English
• Ability to work in a team and reliability
• Initiative and commitment

Benefits

• Possibility to work in an international, multicultural environment
• Strong team-oriented and friendly work culture
• Flexible working hours model
• Internal training program
• Attractive benefits package, including childcare allowance, benefits card, and bike leasing options
• Employee discounts e. g. for events and branded products

Wir suchen zurzeit einen hoch motivierten Optics Engineer (m/w/d) für unser R&D-Team in Meiningen. Sie wollen ein Teil unseres wachsenden Unternehmens werden, das von Innovation getrieben und darauf fokussiert ist, eine Zukunft zusammen mit den Mitarbeitern zu bauen - dann bewerben Sie sich jetzt!

Aufgaben

• Komponentenqualifizierung von optoelektronischen Sende- und Empfangsbauelementen im oberen Gigabitbereich (10Gbit/s und höher)
• Komponentenqualifizierung von spezialisierten elektronischen Bauelementen (CDR, EDC, FEC)
• Evaluierung und Implementierung moderner Modulationsverfahren
• Forschungstätigkeit im Bereich zukunftsweisender optischer und optoelektronischer Technologien mit dem Ziel der Kommerzialisierung
• Leitung und Durchführung von optischen Entwicklungsprojekten
• Abteilungsübergreifende fachliche Unterstützung

Anforderungen

• Abgeschlossenes Studium oder Berufsausbildung in den Fachrichtungen Nachrichtentechnik, Elektrotechnik, Physik, o. ä.
• Kenntnisse und Erfahrungen auf folgenden Gebieten sind von Vorteil: Design von optischen Netzwerken zur hochbitratigen Datenübertragung (Glasfaser)
• Übertragungsprotokolle in der Telekommunikation
• Optische Sende- und Empfangsbauelemente, Filter, Verstärker
• Messtechnik, Standards und Normen
• Gute Deutsch- und Englischkenntnisse
• Teamfähigkeit und Zuverlässigkeit
• Eigeninitiative und Engagement

Benefits

• Mitarbeit in einem internationalen und multikulturellen Umfeld
• Starke Teamorientierung
• Flexibles Arbeitszeitmodell
• Internes Weiterbildungsprogramm
• Attraktives Leistungspaket, einschließlich Kinderbetreuungszuschuss, Sachbezugskarte und Möglichkeiten zum Fahrradleasing
• Mitarbeitervergünstigungen, z. B. für Veranstaltungen und Markenprodukte

Adtran is a leading global provider of fiber-based networking solutions and SaaS applications, focused on the broadband access market. Our comprehensive portfolio spans from the metro core to the customer premises, enabling network providers to deliver Gigabit broadband to every home and business. Our vision is to enable a fully connected world where the power to communicate is available to everyone, everywhere. At Adtran, we believe in our people. With a diverse and inclusive team spread across the globe, our culture embraces creativity and seeks innovation and quality in everything we do. Built on a foundation of communication, trust, collaboration, and an entrepreneurial spirit enables us to be a global technology leader and a strong customer advocate. Adtran began operations in January 1986. Headquartered in Huntsville, Alabama, Adtran is located in Cummings Research Park - the second-largest research park in the U.S. and fourth-largest in the world. Our mailing address is 901 Explorer Boulevard, Huntsville, Alabama, 35806. Adtran, Inc. is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Adtran Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:ADTN and FSE: QH9). Find out more at adtran.com, or follow our story on LinkedIn and Twitter.