Engineer Advanced Technology (M/F/D)

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Adtran’s Advanced Technology group develops the optical networking technology of the future and initiates their transition into Adtran’s products. In this group, there is an opportunity for a motivated and creative engineer or physicist to work towards a PhD degree.

Principle duties and essential functions

Performing research and development on optical transmission systems and subsystems

Investigation and development of methods for monitoring and control of optical components and subsystems

Cooperation with national and international project partners

Internal subproject lead for research and advanced development projects

Creative application of knowledge and experience in the following fields:

Control of optical components

Hardware emulation of optical components

Optical physical layer characterization and monitoring

Knowledge, skills and experience required

Diploma or Master degree in Electrical Engineering, Physics or related area

Experience in embedded systems, FPGAs

Good programming skills (Python, Matlab, C++, Java)

Good knowledge in optical transmission technologies and optical fiber effects

Laboratory experience in optical sub-system and system characterization

Ideally experience in one or more of the following topics: Coherent optical transmission, optical modulation, optical switching

Excellent presentation and communication skills

Innovative, highly motivated personality

Fluent in oral and written English, fluency in German is a plus

Capability to think strategic, innovative, constructive and application oriented

Benefits

Possibility to work in an international, multicultural environment

Team-oriented, friendly work culture

Flexible working hours model

Internal training program

Benefits Card and bike leasing

Kindergarten allowance as well as drinks and fruits for free

Employee discounts e. g. for events and branded products

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