Overview
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Keysight Technologies in Germany is looking for a photonics R&D engineer, who ideally also knows about software or electronics development, to support our photonics R&D activities. In this role, you will get the opportunity to work in a highly motivated international team on the next generation of photonic test and measurement instruments.
The successful candidate will have a deep knowledge in optics/photonics and practical experience in fiber-optics and/or Photonic Integrated Circuits (PICs). Experience in firmware development or electronics design is considered an advantage.
Candidate are expected to work onsite in Boeblingen at least 3 days a week.
Responsibilities
1. Support and drive development of optical/photonic test and measurement instruments
2. Definition, test and validation of optical designs and PICs
3. Test and data analysis of individual components, assemblies and instruments
4. Definition and implementation of calibration routines
5. Responsible for writing, debugging and testing test software
6. Participating in meetings with colleagues to present and discuss results
Qualifications
Required qualifications:
7. Bachelor’s degree plus 4 years of work experience or Master’s degree plus 2 years of work experience in physics, electrical/electronic engineering or related discipline
8. Demonstrated experience in photonics and/or PICs (analysis, design, simulation)
9. Knowledge about optical components and/or photonic systems
10. Hands-on experience with fiber-optic equipment
11. Programming skills for data analysis, (e.g. Python, Matlab)
12. Good communication and presentation skills and an approach to solve problems analytically
13. Ability to work in a multi-site, multi-cultural global team environment
14. Very good English written and verbal communication skills
Preferred qualifications:
15. PhD plus 2 years of work experience in physics, electrical/electronic engineering or related discipline
16. Hands-on experience with optical design software, e.g. Zemax, Ansys/Lumerical
17. Hands-on experience in PIC testing
18. Knowledge about direct-detection and coherent optical communication systems
19. German language skills
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