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What this role is
This role involves designing and optimizing high-capacity optical fiber transmission systems, working with experimental setups, simulations, and machine learning to improve performance across WDM networks. It suits engineers with advanced degrees in photonics or electrical engineering who want to blend hands-on lab work with algorithm development and system specification.
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What they ask for
Required
- Ph.D. or M.Sc. in Electrical Engineering, Photonics, or related field
- Background in photonics and optical telecommunications
- Hands-on experience with optical components and fiber-optic test equipment
- Proficiency with MATLAB or Python
- Knowledge of integrated opto-electronic circuits and DSP algorithms
- Machine learning experience
- Written and verbal communication skills
- Publication record in WDM transmission research
Nice to have
- Recent Ph.D. graduate status