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 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, Lab VIEW,or similar tools for automation and data analysis Excellent comm

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