Optical Systems Engineer - Hampshire, United Kingdom - Jackson Hogg

Jackson Hogg

Verified Company

Hampshire, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Optical Systems Engineer
Hampshire, UK

Salary:
£50K

Jackson Hogg is delighted to be working with a global leading optical fibres business for the assignment of an Optical Systems Engineer.

As an Optical Systems Engineer, you'll be responsible for characterising and optimising data transmission over hollow core fibre products and assisting in relevant R&D activities.

Optical Systems Engineer key responsibilities:

Configuration, optimisation, and support for the deployment of fibre (HCF) technology in DWDM optical transmission systems for various network topologies.
Contribute to both internal and external R&D / engineering projects aimed at improving the company's product lines in the optical systems domain.
Configure, setup, and operation of stateoftheart optical system characterisation systems.
Develop and implement detailed and efficient models which can enable simulation of data transmission over novel optical fibres.
Understand the systems aspects and tradeoffs associated with differing transceivers, transmission data rates, modulation formats, amplification requirements, ROADM, channel monitoring and software control etc.
Support all stages of systems development from lab prototype, system testing and qualification through to field trials.
Actively ensure the establishment and maintenance of a safe work environment.

Key requirements:

Proven experience in telecoms systems engineering, ideally gained within a leading Networking Equipment Manufacturer or Telecommunications Carrier
Strong technical knowledge of fiber optics transmission systems, OTN, Coherent/non coherent transmission systems, telecoms networks and network management.
Sound understanding of theoretical aspects relating to optical data transmission over single mode fibres and novel fibres and their implementation and use for simulation purposes.
Practical skills with a 'hands on approach', to define, develop, construct and test trial systems in the lab and in the field.
Prior experience with coding in languages such as Python and MATLAB.
BSc or higher degree (preferably PhD.) in Optical Science / Engineering, Electrical Engineering or Physics.

If that sounds of interest to you, please feel free to get in touch using the details below