Senior Engineer Advanced Technology (M/F/D)
Adtran · Meiningen
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We are currently looking for a highly motivated and creative Senior Engineer Advanced Technology (M/F/D) to shape with us the future of optical communication and fiber optic sensing technology by joining our Advanced Technology team in Meiningen, Germany. With its large research laboratory equipped with high-performance devices and its proximity to the R&D department, this environment offers ideal research conditions.
ADTRAN is a leading manufacturer of optical connectivity solutions from access to long-haul with a strong presence in Europe. If you want to be a part of our growing company that is driven by innovation and is focused on building the future together with our employees, consider applying.
Principle duties and essential functions
Develop innovative solutions in the fields of coherent optical transmission, optical networks, and fiber sensing
Lead and participate in research and advanced development projects
Demonstrate Adtran’s technical excellence at conferences/events
Together with external partners, acquire publicly funded projects
Cooperate with customers and the research community in funded research projects
Organize and carry out laboratory system experiments and field-trials
Evaluation of novel technologies for optical transmission systems and fiber sensing techniques leading to new Adtran products
Supplementary Tasks
In addition, the Senior Engineer Advanced Technology (M/F/D) is responsible for the following tasks:
Consult R&D and PLM teams on novel technologies and solutions
Support the transfer of research R&D results into product development
Secure the business of Adtran by contributing to intellectual property rights on novel technologies and product concepts
Drive and discuss technology trends with strategic customers and vendors
Knowledge, skills and experience required
PhD, Diploma/Master degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Physics or related area
Minimum 3 to 5 years of experience in optical telecommunication R&D
Profound understanding of fiber optics, optical networks and digital communications is a must
Hands-on experience in several of the following areas:
Experimental setups with optical components and RF equipment
Modulation, coding and digital signal processing
Modelling of optical communication systems and components
Development of prototype system equipment and field trials
Distributed optical fiber sensing
Solid programming capabilities
Excellent presentation, communication and scientific writing skills
Fluent in oral and written English
Preferably experience in acquisition and management of collaborative research projects
Regular international travel to project meetings
Opportunity to travel to internal conferences for presenting new achievements
Benefits
Possibility to work in an international, multicultural environment
Strong team-oriented and friendly work culture
Flexible working hours model and the possibility of mobile working
Internal training program
Fitness-, travel cost- and kindergarten allowance as well as drinks and fruits for free
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