My client is looking for an Optical Communications Systems Engineer, focused on validation and characterisation of next-generation, optical communication products. As an Optical Communications Engineer, you will cover high-speed modulators, telecom systems, and photonic device performance. This is an exciting opportunity to work in an R&D; team, developing advanced telecom technologies.

Responsibilities

- Develop and execute test plans to verify functionality, performance and robustness of optical communication products

- Define and implement system-level validation strategies for telecom and photonic devices

- Design test methodologies that replicate real-world customer operating conditions

- Build and configure laboratory test environments representative of telecom systems

- Characterise high-speed modulators and optical communication hardware throughout development

- Analyse measurement data, identify performance limitations and perform root-cause investigations

- Support interoperability, integration and customer validation activities

- Develop automated test procedures to improve repeatability and efficiency

- Produce clear technical reports and recommendations based on test results

- Work closely with design, process and application engineering teams to improve product performance and reliability

Requirements





- Master’s degree in Telecommunications Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Physics, Photonics or a related discipline

- 3–8 years experience in testing, validation or characterisation of optical or telecom products

- Experience with optical communication systems, fibre-optic transmission or telecom architectures

- Strong understanding of system-level performance and device behaviour

- Experience developing and executing structured validation plans

- Hands-on experience with laboratory instrumentation including oscilloscopes and optical measurement equipment

- Strong analytical, troubleshooting and root-cause analysis skills

- Experience with Python, or similar tools for automation and data analysis

Desirable

- Experience with coherent or high-speed communication systems

- Understanding of modulation techniques and signal integrity concepts

- Knowledge of transceiver architecture and subsystem interactions

- Experience with telecom standards and communication protocols

- Exposure to automated validation frameworks and continuous testing methodologies

- Experience performing integration and interoperability testing

If you are searching for a position that requires creativity, analytical thinking, and innovation, get in touch with Ella at IC Resources.

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