Photonic Instrument Development Engineer

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Keysight Technologies in Germany is looking for a photonics R&D engineer, who ideally also knows about software or electronics development, to support our photonics R&D activities. In this role, you will get the opportunity to work in a highly motivated international team on the next generation of photonic test and measurement instruments.

The successful candidate will have a deep knowledge of optics/photonics and practical experience in fiber‑optics and/or Photonic Integrated Circuits (PICs). Experience in firmware development or electronics design is considered an advantage.

Candidates are expected to work onsite in Boeblingen at least 3 days a week. Full‑time office presence is expected if project tasks/progress require so.

Responsibilities

• Drive development of optical/photonic test and measurement instruments
• Definition, test and validation of optical designs and PICs
• Test and data analysis of individual components, assemblies and instruments
• Definition and implementation of calibration routines
• Responsible for writing, debugging and testing test software
• Participating in meetings with colleagues to present and discuss results

Required qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree plus 4 years of work experience or Master’s degree plus 2 year of work experience in physics, electrical/electronic engineering or related discipline
• Demonstrated experience in photonics and/or PICs (analysis, design, simulation)
• Demonstrated knowledge about optical components and/or photonic systems
• Demonstrated hands‑on experience with fiber‑optic equipment
• Good communication and presentation skills and an approach to solve problems analytically
• Ability to work in a multi‑site, multi‑cultural global team environment
• Very good English written and verbal communication skills

Preferred qualifications

• PhD in physics, electrical/electronic engineering or related discipline plus 2 years of work experience in industry
• Demonstrated hands‑on experience with optical design software, e.g. Zemax, Ansys/Lumerical
• Demonstrated hands‑on experience in PIC testing
• Knowledge about direct‑detection and coherent optical communication systems

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