Optics Test Engineer

Optics Test Engineer (Onsite, Philadelphia, PA)
The Select Group is seeking a skilled Optics Test Engineer for our top Telecommunication client. The main activities include different aspects of product development cycle including product requirement definition, development, component testing, system integration/testing, product trials, and deployment. The engineer will be accountable for supporting optics developments in the transport, metro Ethernet, and access networks. This role will require the candiate to be onsite in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania for an onsite hybrid work enviroment.

Optics Test Engineer Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline or equivalent experience
• 5+ years working in optical components and/or optics telecommunications systems.
• Expertise in SFP, QSFP, CFP2, PON, FTTX, Ethernet optical transceivers to 100 Gbps
• Optical passives, splitters, couplers, isolators, filters (DWDM, CWDM)
• Well versed in Broadband, RF and optical lab and field test and measurement equipment and techniques
• Optical measurements including wavelength, spectrum analysis, OSNR and OTDR
• Experience with ethernet communication systems, protocols, switches, routers.

Optics Test Engineer Responsibilities

• Manage lab activities including planning development tests, acquiring test equipment, consumables materials, running tests, writing test reports, working with the optics team and strategic partners to evaluate, troubleshoot, and further improve or develop new products.
• Developing and documenting the processes and procedures to evaluate optical components, modules, and systems.
• Set-up of evaluation platforms, switches, routers, etc. leveraging knowledge in networking (IP and Ethernet)
• Work with different parts of the organization to plan, develop, and support multiple concurrent projects from conception through development and trials, to general availability across the organization.
• Strong initiative to build relationships both internally and externally with minimal supervision/direction from management.
• Consistent exercise of independent judgment and discretion in matters of significance.
• Regular, consistent, and punctual attendance.
• Must be able to work nights and weekends, variable schedule(s) and overtime as necessary.
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.