Optical Communications Engineer
Pubblicato il 15-10-2026 - Ic Resources in Lombardia
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 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, LabVIEW,or similar tools for automati