Optical Communications Engineer
Pubblicato il 11-09-2026 - Ic Resources in Milano
My client is looking for an Optical Communications Systems Engineer, focused on validation and characterisation of next-generation, optical communication products. As an Optical Communications Engineer, you will cover high-speed modulators, telecom systems, and photonic device performance. This is an exciting opportunity to work in an R&D; team, developing advanced telecom technologies.
Responsibilities
• Develop and execute test plans to verify functionality, performance and robustness of optical communication products
• Define and implement system-level validation strategies for telecom and photonic devices
• Design test methodologies that replicate real-world customer operating conditions
• Build and configure laboratory test environments representative of telecom systems
• Characterise high-speed modulators and optical communication hardware throughout development
• Analyse measurement data, identify performance limitations and perform root-cause investigations
• Support interoperability, integration and customer validation activities
• Develop automated test procedures to improve repeatability and efficiency
• Produce clear technical reports and recommendations based on test results
• Work closely with design, process and application engineering teams to improve product performance and reliability
Requirements
• Master’s degree in Telecommunications Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Physics, Photonics or a related discipline
• 3–8 years experience in testing, validation or characterisation of optical or telecom products
• Experience with optical communication systems, fibre-optic transmission or telecom architectures
• Strong understanding of system-level performance and device behaviour
• Experience developing and executing structured validation plans
• Hands-on experience with laboratory instrumentation including oscilloscopes and optical measurement equipment
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting and root-cause analysis skills
• Experience with Python, or