Senior Optical Engineer
Core
Design, simulate, optimize, and test photonic integrated circuits (PICs) and optical subsystems for telecommunications and photonics applications.
Role type
Senior IC optical engineer (photonic integrated circuits) (via careerplan.io/jobs/R031814-senior-optical-engineer-at-ciena)
Builds
Photonic integrated circuits, optical modules, and optical amplification technologies
Domain
Telecommunications / Photonics
Required skills
Photonic integrated circuit (PIC) design and simulation, Optical amplification technology expertise, Python scripting for automation, Optical characterization and calibration, Fiber-optic technologies, Root-cause analysis, Multidisciplinary collaboration
Preferred skills
Optical communication systems, Photonic device packaging, Manufacturing test methodologies, Agile development, Version control (Git)
Technologies
Lumerical, VPIphotonics, Optical Spectrum Analyzers, Optical Power Meters, Tunable Lasers, Polarization Controllers
Responsibilities
Design and simulate photonic integrated circuits (PICs) and optical modules; Develop discrete optical setups for testing and validation; Execute optical test plans and analyze performance data; Automate test environments using Python; Support product transition from R&D to manufacturing; Troubleshoot complex optical issues and drive root-cause analysis
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
