Senior Engineer Advanced Technology (M/F/D)

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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.

Principle duties and essential functions

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

Supplementary Tasks

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

Knowledge, skills and experience required

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

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

Profound understanding of fiber optics, optical networks and digital communications is a must

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

Benefits

Possibility to work in an international, multicultural environment

Strong team-oriented and friendly work culture

Flexible working hours model and the possibility of mobile working

Internal training program

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