Principal Optical Systems Engineer

About us

Where Light Meets Digital - EFFECT Photonics is a highly vertically integrated, independent photonic semiconductor company addressing the need for high-performance, affordable optic solutions driven by the ever-increasing demand for bandwidth and faster data transfer capabilities.

Our teams are made up of professional, highly skilled, energized, and enthusiastic people who share a passion for developing and creating high-volume, world-class solutions.

We operate globally, and our teams work collaboratively to make EFFECT Photonics a very dynamic and rewarding place to work.

About the position - Principal Optical Systems Engineer

Seeking a Principal Optical Systems Engineer to join our team. The engineer will be responsible for contributing to the design, characterization, and development of leading coherent optical transceivers based on EFFECT Photonics’ next-generation coherent photonic integrated circuit (PIC) and digital signal processor (DSP) technologies.

The ideal candidate should be prepared to work with early prototype PIC, DSP, and analog ASIC hardware; to perform digital-optical integration and carry out performance characterization.

Responsibilities :

• Digital-optical integration of next-generation coherent optical transceivers
• Performance characterization of coherent pluggable transceivers, which will include detailed experimental validation of the constituent sub-components that comprise the pluggable, such as the analog, controls, and DSP ASICs
• Active member of the cross-functional product development team involving software, electronics, optics, and test

Requirements :

• Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering or Applied Physics with experience in optical communications, photonics, high-speed electronics or systems
• Fundamental understanding of optical communication systems, DWDM transmission systems, fiber transmission penalties, photonic integrated components, electronic (integrated) circuits, and signal analysis and processing
• Hands-on experience working with system-level optical communication hardware and components
• Extensive understanding of coherent communications systems, including experience with QPSK, 16QAM, and 64QAM, as well as coding and forward error correction algorithms
• Experience characterizing high-speed RF and mm-wave interconnects, amplifiers, and components
• Characterization of RF / mm-wave systems, such as S parameter measurements, jitter measurements, ADC / DAC performance and ENOB
• Hands-on experience with high-speed optical and electrical tests, measurement equipment control, and data acquisition
• Programming experience in Python desired

We are a collaborative Global Technology Company, and we’re building a truly dynamic and rewarding place to work.

Reward and Benefits

Benefits are a critical component to consider when taking on a new challenge, but because we are a global company, benefits may vary by location.

Here is what you can expect from us regardless :

• A fast-paced working culture where everyone’s point of view has real value
• Genuine opportunities for self-development and career growth
• An environment that embraces collaboration
• A competitive salary that reflects our ambition
• A flexible benefits scheme with health and pension plan (401 K for US based roles)
• Paid time off (vacation days) plus statutory annual holidays
• Flexible working hours
• Stock Appreciation Rights (SAR stock program)

All applicants must be authorized to work in the United States of America. At this time, EFFECT Photonics, Inc. will not sponsor a new applicant for a work visa for this position

Effect Photonics is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Effect Photonics complies with all applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment.