A London based Optical Network Integration Team is now looking for a Senior Optical System Engineer with passion and experience in experiments, prototyping and testing.

Offered on a Hybrid working basis, you will collaborate closely with a range of Engineers, working on optical system and network systems using automated measurements, as well as modelling while interfacing with other teams towards product development.

You will work iteratively through a series of prototypes to deliver a production-grade solution.

Develop and execute test plans for high-speed optical transceivers across the full product lifecycle (prototype, validation, production).

Now is an exciting time to join a developer of new technologies

Experience

In this Senior role, you should have experience with the following:

• Strong hands-on experience in optical communication systems development and testing, ideally at 100Gbps and above.
• In addition you will have experience with OLT/ONT PON system testing and integration. Expertise in burst-mode transceiver characterisation.
• A solid understanding of equalisation techniques (CTLE, FFE, DFE) for improving high-speed link performance is required.
• Proficiency in using high-speed measurement instruments (e.g., sampling oscilloscopes, BERTs, burst-mode analysers).
• Familiarity with optical components (lasers, photodiodes, burst-mode APDs/TIAs, modulators) and transceiver architectures.
• Experience with automated test systems and scripting (e.g., Python, C++, C#).
• Understanding of signal integrity, high-speed PCB design considerations, and packaging impacts on performance.

Qualifications

You should have achieved an MSc or PhD Degree in Optical Communications, Physics, or other relevant fields or experience within the industry.

Additional Information

Candidates MUST be eligible to work and live in the UK. Copies of Visa and Passport will be requested.

Salary / Benefits

In addition to a competitive salary, my client offers a range of benefits including Hybrid and Flexible Working, Stock Options, 25 days holiday, and relocation assistance.

Skills

Optical Systems, Optical Communication Systems, Development, Test, OLT, ONT, PON, CTLE, FFE, DFE, Python, Signal Integrity, High-Speed PCB Design

To Apply Direct

Please send CV to Iona Mulligan