Senior Optical Engineer
Pubblicato il 12-10-2026 - Ciena in Milano
Overview In this role you will contribute hands-on to the design, development, testing, and commercialization of advanced optical technologies. You will design PICs and optical modules, build and run experiments, and drive test plans from concept to manufacturing. You will work with cross-functional teams to deliver scalable, high-performance photonics solutions for next-generation networking.
This is an impact-driven, technically hands-on role at a company focused on people, growth, and societal impact.
Retribuzione / Benefits
- flexible work environment
- focus on well-being and belonging
- opportunity to work on cutting-edge photonics and networking technologies
- employee development and growth
- inclusive culture and social impact
- competitive compensation and benefits (implied)
Responsabilità
- Design, simulate, and optimize photonic integrated circuits (PICs) and optical modules for telecoms and related photonics applications
- Develop and implement discrete optical test setups for component, subsystem, and system-level testing
- Define, execute, and document optical test plans with measurement methodologies and data analysis
- Use Python scripting to automate tests, control lab instruments, and analyze data
- Support transition of optical products from R&D; to manufacturing ensuring scalability and quality
- Collaborate with hardware, electronics, software, systems, and manufacturing teams to resolve cross-disciplinary challenges
- Analyze optical performance data and recommend design optimizations and product improvements
- Identify technical risks, troubleshoot complex optical issues,
and drive root-cause analysis
- Contribute to continuous improvement of product design, testing methodologies, and processes
- Provide technical guidance to project teams to enable successful development programs
Requisiti fondamentali
- 5+ years hands-on experience designing, testing, and optimizing photonic and optical systems
- Proficiency in PIC design and simulation using Lumerical, VPIphotonics, or equivalent tools
- Experience with optical amplification technologies (EDFA, Raman, SOA)
- Python proficiency for instrument control, automation, and data processing
- Hands-on experience with optical characterization and calibration equipment (OSA, power meters, tunable lasers, polarization controllers)
- Experience with fiber-optic technologies (alignment, coupling, splicing, integration with photonic devices)
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities; ability to troubleshoot complex systems
- Strong written and verbal communication in English
- Experience collaborating with multidisciplinary teams
- Experience with product transfer from R&D; to manufacturing (nice to have)
- Experience in Agile environments and familiarity with Git (nice to have)
- Experience in telecommunications, optical transport, or high-technology product development (nice to have)
- collaboration in multidisciplinary teams
- problem-solving mindset
- clear written and verbal communication
- Photonic Integrated Circuit (PIC) design and simulation
- Optical amplification technologies (EDFA, Raman, SOA)
- Lab automation and instrument control using Python