Cambridge Residency Programme: Optical Communication Systems Researcher
Core
Build analytical models for end-to-end optical communication links, design and analyze laboratory experiments, and develop digital signal processing techniques to compensate for transmission impairments.
Role type
Researcher, Optical Communication Systems
Builds
End-to-end communication links, optical interconnects, data-centre networking components
Domain
Optical Communications, Photonics, Data-Centre Networking
Deliverable
production ML models | product features
Required skills
End-to-end link modelling and simulation, Digital Signal Processing (DSP), Optical system characterization, Forward Error Correction (FEC) scheme assessment, Python/MATLAB programming, FPGA-based system testing, Optical power and BER measurement, Eye-diagram analysis, S-parameter characterization, System-level performance analysis
Preferred skills
Experience with IMDD and coherent transmission, Knowledge of MicroLED, VCSELs, SiPh, PD technologies, Collaboration with external suppliers and foundries
Technologies
Python, MATLAB, FPGAs, Oscilloscopes, Real-time testing platforms
Responsibilities
Design and execute laboratory experiments with real-time measurements; Analyze experimental data and correlate with simulation results; Develop DSP techniques to compensate for transmission impairments; Investigate and assess FEC schemes; Collaborate with external suppliers to define component specifications
Seniority
PhD level, Researcher
