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Adtran

Optics Engineer (M/F/D)

Meiningen, Germany

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Seniority
Mid level
Country
DE
Work mode
On-site / unstated
First seen by hirly
27 Sept 2026

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the posting

Welcome!

Our Growth is Creating Great Opportunities!

Our team is expanding, and we want to hire the most talented people we can. Continued success depends on it! Once you've had a chance to explore our current open positions, apply to the ones you feel suit you best and keep track of both your progress in the selection process, and new postings that might interest you!

Thanks for your interest in working on our team!

************** Deutsche Version unten *************

We are currently looking for a highly motivated Optics Engineer (M/F/D) to join our R&D team in Meiningen, Germany. If you want to be a part of our growing company that is driven by innovation and is focused on building a future together with our employees, consider applying.

Principle duties and essential functions

Component qualification of optoelectronic transmitter and receiver components in the high-gigabit range (10 Gbit/s and higher)

Component qualification of specialized electronic components (CDR, EDC, FEC)

Evaluation and implementation of modern modulation schemes

Research in the field of cutting-edge optical and optoelectronic technologies with the goal of commercialization

Management and execution of optical development projects

Cross-departmental technical support

Knowledge, skills and experience required

Completed degree or vocational training in telecommunications engineering, electrical engineering, physics, or a related field

Knowledge and experience in the following areas are an advantage:

Design of optical networks for high-bit-rate data transmission (fiber optics)

Transmission protocols in telecommunications

Optical transmitter and receiver components, filters, amplifiers

Measurement technology, standards, and specifications

Proficiency in German and English

Ability to work in a team and reliability

Initiative and commitment

Benefits

Possibility to work in an international, multicultural environment

Strong team-oriented and friendly work culture

Flexible working hours model

Internal training program

Attractive benefits package, including childcare allowance, benefits card, and bike leasing options

Employee discounts e. g. for events and branded products

****************** Deutsche Version ******************

Wir suchen zurzeit einen hoch motivierten Optics Engineer (m/w/d) für unser R&D-Team in Meiningen. Sie wollen ein Teil unseres wachsenden Unternehmens werden, das von Innovation getrieben und darauf fokussiert ist, eine Zukunft zusammen mit den Mitarbeitern zu bauen - dann bewerben Sie sich jetzt!

Aufgaben

Komponentenqualifizierung von optoelektronischen Sende- und Empfangsbauelementen im oberen Gigabitbereich (10Gbit/s und höher)

Komponentenqualifizierung von spezialisierten elektronischen Bauelementen (CDR, EDC, FEC)

Evaluierung und Implementierung moderner Modulationsverfahren

Forschungstätigkeit im Bereich zukunftsweisender optischer und optoelektronischer Technologien mit dem Ziel der Kommerzialisierung

Leitung und Durchführung von optischen Entwicklungsprojekten

Abteilungsübergreifende fachliche Unterstützung

Anforderungen

Abgeschlossenes Studium oder Berufsausbildung in den Fachrichtungen Nachrichtentechnik, Elektrotechnik, Physik, o. ä.

Kenntnisse und Erfahrungen auf folgenden Gebieten sind von Vorteil:

Design von optischen Netzwerken zur hochbitratigen Datenübertragung (Glasfaser)

Übertragungsprotokolle in der Telekommunikation

Optische Sende- und Empfangsbauelemente, Filter, Verstärker

Messtechnik, Standards und Normen

Gute Deutsch- und Englischkenntnisse

Teamfähigkeit und Zuverlässigkeit

Eigeninitiative und Engagement

Benefits

Mitarbeit in einem internationalen und multikulturellen Umfeld

Starke Teamorientierung

Flexibles Arbeitszeitmodell

Internes Weiterbildungsprogramm

Attraktives Leistungspaket, einschließlich Kinderbetreuungszuschuss, Sachbezugskarte und Möglichkeiten zum Fahrradleasing

Mitarbeitervergünstigungen, z. B. für Veranstaltungen und Markenprodukte

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