Optics Engineer
Posted 16 Oct 2026
Advertised as “Optics Engineer (m/f/d)”
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- Expected experience
- 3–5 yrs
- Management level
- Individual contributor
No salary listed for this role.
Field of studyElectrical Engineering, Optical Physics (or related)
Study levelMaster's
Requisition Number: 78617
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Our Optical Communications segment has recently evolved from being a manufacturer of optical fiber and cable, hardware and equipment to being a comprehensive provider of industry-leading optical solutions across the broader communications industry.This segment is classified into two main product groupings – carrier network and enterprise network. The carrier network product group consists primarily of products and solutions for optical-based communications infrastructure for services such as video, data and voice communications. The enterprise network product group consists primarily of optical-based communication networks sold to businesses, governments and individuals for their own use.
For our Tech-Center in Berlin-Adlershof, Germany, we are looking for an
Optical Engineer (m/f/d)
Opportunity to work with a global team of professionals in a dynamic and fast-paced industry.
Professional development opportunities and a chance to work on cutting-edge technologies in optical interconnects for AI applications.
Scope of Position:
Development of optical systems, components and applications for next generation optical interconnect solutions for high-performance datacenter applications (Artificial intelligence and optical compute networks). Design products, processes and testing solutions for optical connectors, components and subassemblies primarily used for optical fiber to integrated photonics interfaces.
Day to Day Responsibilities:
- Contribute to globally impactful projects centered around the development and improvement of optical interconnects.
- Lead the development and prototyping of optical subassemblies specifically for fiber-to-the-chip applications.
- Responsible for the expert selection and thorough evaluation of optical components to ensure optimal performance.