Systems Engineer Optical Communications
Pubblicato il 21-08-2026 - Darwin Recruitment in Milano
R&D; Systems Engineer - Optical Communications
Position Summary
We are seeking an R&D; Systems Engineer to join an innovative engineering team developing advanced electro-optical technologies for next-generation communication applications.
The successful candidate will be responsible for designing, developing, and executing validation activities to characterize the performance of high-speed electro-optical devices throughout the product development lifecycle. This role requires a hands-on engineer who can develop meaningful test methodologies, evaluate device performance under realistic operating conditions, and identify potential integration risks before deployment into larger communication systems.
Working closely with multidisciplinary engineering teams, you will investigate device behavior, analyze performance limitations, and provide data-driven recommendations to improve product performance, manufacturability, and reliability. Success in this role requires a strong understanding of telecom transmission principles, high-speed measurements,
and a systems-level approach to problem solving.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and execute test plans to verify functionality, performance, robustness, and interoperability.
- Define and implement system-level validation strategies for high-speed communication products.
- Design innovative test methodologies to evaluate product performance under realistic operating conditions.
- Build and configure laboratory test environments representative of end-user applications.
- Evaluate system performance before and after integration into complete communication platforms.
- Analyze measurement results, identify performance limitations, and perform root-cause investigations.
- Recommend product and system improvements based on validation findings.
- Develop automated test procedures to improve repeatability, efficiency, and data quality.
- Produce clear technical documentation, including test methodologies, results, and recommendat