Research And Development Engineer

Hobson Associates; New Jersey; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Tuition reimbursement

401(k) match

Competitive compensation

Outstanding benefits

Job summary

Hobson Associates is seeking an R&D Engineer to help develop the next generation of optical fiber technology. You will design and execute experiments, build advanced optical measurement systems, analyze data, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team from concept through manufacturing.

The role offers relocation assistance and a path from research to real-world products within a dynamic, innovative environment.

Qualifications

• Master's degree (or PhD) in Physics, Optical, Mechanical, Electrical, or Materials Engineering.
• Hands-on laboratory and experimental design experience.
• Curious, collaborative engineers who enjoy solving complex technical challenges.

Responsibilities

• Design and execute experiments for next-generation optical fiber tech.
• Build and calibrate advanced optical measurement systems.
• Analyze data and report findings to multidisciplinary teams.
• Collaborate from concept through manufacturing to drive innovation.

Skills

Hands-on lab experience

Experimental design

Collaborative problem solving

Education

Master's or PhD in Physics/Optical/Mechanical/Electrical/Materials Eng

Job description

R&D Engineer – Optical Fiber Technologies

Somerset County, NJ | Relocation Assistance Available

If you're the type of engineer who loves asking "What if?" and enjoys turning ideas into breakthrough technologies, we'd love to talk.

We're seeking an R&D Engineer to help develop the next generation of optical fiber technology. You'll design and execute experiments, build advanced optical measurement systems, analyze data, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team that's driving innovation from concept through manufacturing.

What we're looking for:

• Master's degree (or PhD) in Physics, Optical, Mechanical, Electrical, or Materials Engineering


• Hands-on laboratory and experimental design experience


• Curious, collaborative engineers who enjoy solving complex technical challenges

Why consider this opportunity?

• Work on cutting-edge technology that's shaping the future of global communications.


• See your ideas move from research into real-world products.


• Collaborate with a highly innovative team where your technical contributions have a direct impact.


• Competitive compensation, outstanding benefits, tuition reimbursement, 401(k) match, and relocation assistance for qualified candidates.

Location: Somerset County, New Jersey

If you're interested—or know someone who would be a great fit—I'd love to connect.