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We are currently looking for a highly motivated and creative Engineer Advanced Technology (M/F/D) to shape with us the future of optical communication and fiber optic sensing technology by joining our Advanced Technology team in Meiningen, Germany. With its large research laboratory equipped with high-performance devices and its proximity to the R&D department, this environment provides ideal research conditions. Furthermore, this position offers the opportunity to work towards 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.
Principle duties and essential functions
- Performing research on optical transmission systems, subsystems 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 the 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
Knowledge, skills and experience required
- Diploma or Master degree in Electrical Engineering, Physics or related area
- Good programming 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 in oral and written English, fluency in German is a plus
- Capability to think strategic, innovative, constructive and application oriented
Benefits
- Possibility to work in an international, multicultural environment
- Strong team-oriented, friendly work culture and flexible working hours (work-life-balance)
- Internal training program
- Fitness, commuting and kindergarten allowance as well as drinks and fruits for free
- Employee discounts e. g. for events and branded products
Skills Required
- Diploma or Master degree in Electrical Engineering, Physics or related area
- Experience in embedded systems
- Experience with FPGAs
- Programming skills: Python, MATLAB, C++, Java
- Good knowledge in optical transmission technologies and optical fiber effects
- Laboratory experience in optical sub-system and system characterization
- Experience in coherent optical transmission, optical modulation, or optical switching
- Excellent presentation and communication skills
- Fluent in oral and written English
- Fluency in German
- Innovative, highly motivated personality and strategic, application-oriented thinking
ADTRAN Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about ADTRAN and has not been reviewed or approved by ADTRAN.
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Healthcare Strength — Feedback suggests health insurance is solid, with medical, dental, and vision coverage viewed favorably. Company-paid short-term disability and access to on-site medical services at some locations reinforce the perception of strong healthcare support.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Feedback suggests the 2024 shift to flexible/unlimited PTO has been well received and is complemented by paid holidays and sick leave. Volunteer time off adds to the overall time-away options.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Feedback suggests on-site clinics, fitness centers, cafeterias, and tuition assistance add meaningful day-to-day value. An Employee Assistance Program and optional add-ons further expand lifestyle support.
ADTRAN Insights
What We Do
ADTRAN, Inc. (NASDAQ: ADTN) is defining the future network with innovative next-generation solutions that enable telecommunication service providers to deliver voice, data and video services to homes and businesses. Our vision is to enable a fully connected world where the power to communicate is available to everyone, everywhere. ADTRAN was founded in 1985 in Huntsville, AL. The corporate headquarters remains in Huntsville with additional R&D centers in Germany and India and sales offices located throughout the world. Innovation has been at the heart of the company since its inception and is recognized through our large portfolio of patents that is more than 700 strong. Our employees, more than 2,000 strong, come to work each day searching for ways to bring the world together through improved communication. We seek the best and brightest minds that bring integrity, a spirit of entrepreneurism, creative problem solving, and a passion for their work.
