Engineer Advanced Technology (M/F/D)

Overview

Engineer Advanced Technology (M/F/D) at Adtran in Meiningen, Germany. We are looking for a highly motivated and creative engineer to shape the future of optical communication and fiber optic sensing technology by joining the Advanced Technology team. The position is based in a large research laboratory equipped with high‑performance devices and near the R&D department, providing ideal research conditions. The role also offers the opportunity to work toward 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.

Responsibilities

• Performing research on optical transmission systems, sub-systems and distributed fiber sensing with focus on the physical layer


• Setting up experimental assemblies in the laboratory and conducting experiments


• Contribution to the organization of the laboratory


• Cooperation with national and international project partners


• Internal subproject lead for research and advanced development projects


• Creative application of knowledge and experience in several of the following fields:
  
  
  
  • Technologies for increasing capacity of optical communication systems (multi-band transmission, space-division multiplexing)
  
  
  • Amplifier setups for new applications
  
  
  • Techniques for monitoring signal quality in optical networks
  
  
  • Joint data communication and distributed fiber sensing
  
  
  
  

Qualifications

• Diploma or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Physics or related area


• Good programing skills (e.g. Python, C/C++)


• Good knowledge in optical transmission technologies and optical fiber effects


• Laboratory experience in optical sub-system and system characterization


• Ideally experience in one or more of the following topics:
  
  
  
  • Coherent optical transmission and optical modulation
  
  
  • Optical amplification and switching
  
  
  • Monitoring of signal quality in an optical network
  
  
  
  


• Good presentation and communication skills


• Innovative, highly motivated personality


• Fluent oral and written English language skills, fluency in German is a plus


• Capability to think strategic, innovative, constructive and application oriented

Benefits

• Possibility to work in an international, multicultural environment


• Team-oriented, friendly work culture


• Flexible working hours model


• Internal training program


• Fitness, commuting and kindergarten allowances as well as drinks and fruits for free


• Employee discounts e. g. for events and branded products

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Engineering and Information Technology

Industries

• Telecommunications