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The Senior Optical Engineer will be responsible for the design, verification, and manufacturing support of pluggable optical transceiver modules used in datacenter, metro, and core network applications. This role works cross-functionally with engineering, manufacturing, quality, and operations teams to develop innovative optical communication solutions that meet performance, reliability, and customer requirements.
Duties and ResponsibilitiesProduct Development & Design- Develop component and subsystem specifications based on product requirements.
- Design and simulate optical components and systems.
- Design optical modules and sub-assemblies with manufacturability, testability, quality, and reliability in mind.
- Coordinate with optical, mechanical, digital hardware, firmware, and software engineering teams to achieve product architecture and packaging objectives.
- Generate high-quality technical documentation, including design specifications and test plans.
- Evaluate optoelectronic components and subsystems using laboratory test setups.
- Verify compliance with supplier specifications and ADTRAN product requirements.
- Perform reliability testing of optical components and modules, including Telcordia GR-468 and related standards.
- Define and support production test strategies used at contract manufacturing facilities.
- Support test automation initiatives and continuous improvement efforts.
- Provide technical input to New Product Introduction (NPI), Manufacturing, Quality, Operations, and Sales organizations.
- Collaborate with suppliers and manufacturing partners to ensure successful product deployment.
- Identify technical risks and develop mitigation plans.
- Support volume manufacturing and ongoing product lifecycle activities.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Physics, or a related technical discipline.
- Strong knowledge of Optical Communications Theory and Digital Communications Theory.
- Experience designing and developing optical modules and optical sub-assemblies.
- Hands-on testing experience with optical components, modules, and subsystems.
- Experience with optical system simulation and analysis tools.
- Test automation experience.
- Strong technical writing and documentation skills.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
- Proven ability to work effectively across multidisciplinary teams.
- Knowledge of Ethernet standards.
- Familiarity with optical component reliability requirements.
- Experience working with telecommunications standards including Telcordia, IEC, and ITU.
The ideal candidate:
- Is a collaborative team player.
- Demonstrates strong problem-solving skills.
- Can effectively coordinate with suppliers and manufacturing partners.
- Produces high-quality engineering documentation.
- Thrives in a fast-paced product development environment.
- Occasional travel may be required to support activities at other ADTRAN locations, customer sites, or supplier/manufacturing partner facilities.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Physics, or related technical discipline.
- Strong knowledge of Optical Communications Theory and Digital Communications Theory.
- Experience designing and developing optical modules and optical sub-assemblies.
- Hands-on testing experience with optical components, modules, and subsystems.
- Experience with optical system simulation and analysis tools.
- Test automation experience.
- Strong technical writing and documentation skills.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
- Proven ability to work effectively across multidisciplinary teams.
- Knowledge of Ethernet standards.
- Familiarity with optical component reliability requirements.
- Experience with telecommunications standards (Telcordia, IEC, ITU).
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.
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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.
