# Senior Hardware Engineer

Hiring organization: [Adtran](https://career.thegoodapps.co/organizations/adtran)

Canonical page: https://career.thegoodapps.co/jobs/dc54fb48-9d5e-4b21-b8c9-c598362fbd6c

Listed on Adtran's own careers site. Applications go to them directly.

**This role has closed** and is no longer accepting applications.

- Seniority: Senior
- Location: Atlanta, GA

## Summary

ADTRAN is hiring an optical hardware engineer to design, qualify, and integrate optical components for next-generation DWDM networking systems. This role suits engineers with 2+ years in optical communications, test systems, or mixed-signal electronics who want hands-on involvement across the full product lifecycle.

_Our summary, not Adtran's wording._

## Skills named

Analog Electronics, C++, Digital Electronics, LabVIEW, Test Automation, Visual Basic

## Required

- BS in Electrical Engineering, Optical Engineering, Physics, or related technical discipline
- Minimum 2 years of relevant engineering experience in optical communications, test and measurement systems, hardware development, mixed-signal electronics, or photonics
- Understanding of optical communication systems and optical networking technologies
- Experience with test equipment and laboratory measurement techniques
- Knowledge of analog and digital electronics
- Experience with mixed-signal circuit design and debugging
- Ability to analyze technical data and solve complex engineering problems

## Nice to have

- MS degree
- Experience with DWDM transmission systems
- Knowledge of ROADMs, wavelength-selective switching technologies, and optical amplifiers
- Familiarity with analog servo-loop control systems
- Experience supporting products through complete development lifecycle from concept through production
- Knowledge of optical component reliability and qualification requirements
- Familiarity with Telcordia, IEC, and ITU standards
- Experience working with external vendors and technology suppliers