Engineer Advanced Technology (M/F/D)

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!We are currently looking for a highly motivated and creative 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 provides ideal research conditions. Furthermore, this position offers the opportunity to work towards a PhD degree.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 functionsPerforming research on optical transmission systems, subsystems and distributed fiber sensing with focus on the physical layerSetting up experimental assemblies in the laboratory and conducting experimentsContribution to the organization of the laboratoryCooperation with national and international project partnersInternal subproject lead for research and advanced development projectsCreative application of knowledge and experience in the several of the following fields:Technologies for increasing capacity of optical communication systems (multi-band transmission, space-division multiplexing)Amplifier setups for new applicationsTechniques for monitoring signal quality in optical networksJoint data communication and distributed fiber sensing Knowledge, skills and experience requiredDiploma or Master degree in Electrical Engineering, Physics or related areaGood programming skills (e.g. Python, C/C++)Good knowledge in optical transmission technologies and optical fiber effectsLaboratory experience in optical sub-system and system characterizationIdeally experience in one or more of the following topics:Coherent optical transmission and optical modulationOptical amplification and switchingMonitoring of signal quality in an optical networkGood presentation and communication skillsInnovative, highly motivated personalityFluent in oral and written English, fluency in German is a plusCapability to think strategic, innovative, constructive and application oriented BenefitsPossibility to work in an international, multicultural environmentStrong team-oriented, friendly work culture and flexible working hours (work-life-balance)Internal training programFitness, commuting and kindergarten allowance...