Optical Engineer

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.

• 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