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Optical Engineer

Posted: June 20, 2025
Location: USA; Watertown, CT preferred
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POSITION PURPOSE:

The Optical Engineer will play a key role in driving innovation, leading research and development, enhancing product development, representing Siemon at key industry standard bodies, and collaborating cross-functionally to expand our fiber optic expertise and technical fiber optic business objectives to maintain the company’s competitive edge as a leader in the fiber optics connectivity market. This role requires a deep understanding of fiber optic systems and market dynamics, ensuring products and systems exceed customer requirements enabling profitable growth in the markets served by these systems and products.

 

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Optical Engineering or a related field (master’s degree preferred)
  • Minimum of 5 years in fiber optic research and development
  • Experience with optical engineering and applications, with a strong grasp of fiber optic testing, performance benchmarking, equipment and methodologies, electrical and mechanical engineering and active optical signal integrity principles
  • Knowledge of fiber optic manufacturing processes and product design for connectors and cables and optical sub-assemblies
  • Strong Understanding of Physics and Optics in the context of optical fiber networking, both structured cabling and high-speed interconnects used in data center and enterprise applications.
  • Strong understanding of optical transceiver technologies, co-packaged optics & silicon photonics
  • Thorough understanding of related industry standards, test methods, environmental testing and quality requirements
  • Strong analytical, communication, and project management skills
  • Proven ability to manage multiple projects and work collaboratively
  • Strong leadership skills with excellent decision-making abilities
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