R&D Engineer

Position Summary:

The successful candidate will support the development of the next generation of communication optical fibers from concept to deployment. The candidate will be responsible for the development of characterization techniques for communication optical fibers and support the development of novel optical fiber manufacturing processes. The job involves using existing measurement equipment and analytical techniques, as well as developing new characterization techniques.

Key Responsibilities:

• Developing measurement techniques for existing and next generation communication optical fibers.
• Working with test equipment vendors to specify test equipment or develop new test methods and equipment.
• Hands-on optical fiber characterization to support new product development and new process development.
• Perform statistical data analysis and develop automation to speed up data collection and data analysis.
• Collaboration with a diverse global team of engineers and scientists.

Minimum Education Required:

• A Ph.D. or M.S. with 3 years of work experience in Optics, Physics, or Engineering.

Additional Qualifications:

• A strong understanding of optical fiber waveguides and electromagnetics.
• Demonstrated skills in developing optical measurements.
• Hands-on experience with optical fiber characterization and working with fiber optic test equipment, such as lasers, power meters, optical spectrum analyzers, OTDR, etc.

• Computer skills: MS Windows, MS Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint), SQL, database proficiency, experience using statistical software (e.g. R, JMP, etc.); experience with scripting/automation/programming tools (e.g. Python, Visual Basic, MatLab/Octave, Labview, C/C /C#) are beneficial.
• A working knowledge of Design of Experiments (DOE) and Six Sigma techniques is beneficial with prior experience in statistical data analysis and data-based decision making.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills are required.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail are required.
• Excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills are required.

• Being a highly self-motivated, individual contributor.

• Must have strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work in a diverse group.

• Being a strong team player is essential for success as they will work on a broad range of developmental tasks supporting new product introduction.

Working at Lightera means having the opportunity to realize ideas, experience innovation and discover new solutions for the future. In addition to a dynamic work environment, Lightera offers a competitive salary and benefit package including medical, dental, and a matching 401k plan.

Only those candidates selected for the interview process will be contacted. Qualified candidates should apply via our website. If you would like to experience innovation and discover new solutions for the future, please apply online at Careers | Lightera.

Lightera, a Georgia based global company, is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status or status as an individual with a disability.