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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