Senior Engineer Advanced Technology (M/F/D)

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.

Ihre Aufgaben

• 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

  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

Ihr Profil

• PhD, Diploma/Master degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Physics or related area

• 3 to 5 years of experience in optical telecommunication R&D

• Profound understanding of fiber optics, optical networks and digital communications

• 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

Wir bieten Ihnen

• Possibility to work in an international, multicultural environment

• Team-oriented and friendly work culture

• Flexible working hours model

• Internal training program

• Fitness , travel cost and kindergarten allowance as well as drinks and fruits for free

• Employee discounts e. g. for events and branded products