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ADVA’s Advanced Technology team develops the optical networking technology of the future and initiates their transition into ADVA’s products.
There is an opportunity for a highly motivated and creative engineer or computer scientist to join our Advanced Technology team in Meiningen, Munich or Berlin and to work towards a PhD degree.
Principle duties and essential functions
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Participation in the research and development projects of the Advanced Technology team
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Internal subproject lead for research and advanced development projects
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Development, experimental characterization and evaluation of devices for optical transmission
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Development, setup and maintenance of measurement setup for transmission tests
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Support of definition and application for publicly funded projects
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Creative application of knowledge and experience in the following fields: o Assembly and packaging of optical devices and photonic integrated circuits on a variety of materials (InP, Si, polymers, etc.)
o Modulation and detection of high-speed optical signals
o Measurement of high-speed electrical signals
Supplementary Tasks:
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Cooperation with external project partners
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Presentation of research and development results at internal and external conferences
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Support of transfer of research results into product development
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Preparation of a doctoral dissertation in the field of photonic components and packaging
Knowledge, skills and experience required
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Diploma / Masters degree in Electrical Engineering, Physics or other related area
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Good knowledge in optical transmission technologies (WDM, QPSK, QAM)
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Ideally experience with one or more of the following topics: packaging of photonic components, photonic integration technology, optical transmission experiments, RF technology, mechanical and/or thermal package design
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Hands-on laboratory experience Simulation experience (optical, RF, thermal)
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Good programming skills (Matlab, Python, etc.)
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Good presentation and communication skills
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Innovative, highly motivated personality
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Fluent in oral and written English, preferably also in German
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Capability to think strategic, innovative, constructive and application oriented
Benefits
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Possibility to work in an international, multicultural environment
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Strong team-oriented and friendly work culture
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Flexible working hours model and the possibility of mobile working
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Internal training program „ADVA University“
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Fitness-, travel cost- and kindergarten allowance as well as drinks and fruits for free
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Employee discounts e. g. for events and branded products
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Awarding for implementing new ideas via the internal Global Idea Bank