System Architecture Engineer

TL;DR

System Architecture Engineer (Optical Systems): Contribute to development of high-capacity optical fiber transmission systems for inter-data center links to long-haul WDM networks with an accent on enhancing system performance, maximizing spectral efficiency, increasing transmission distances, and improving wavelength routing flexibility. Focus on investigating emerging components, conducting experiments and simulations, developing algorithms and engineering rules, and applying machine-learning techniques to optimize optical-system performance.

Location: Hybrid in Atlanta, GA

Company

Global company developing high-capacity WDM product line for optical fiber transmission systems.

What you will do

• Investigate emerging component technologies to enhance WDM transmission performance.
• Set up optical fiber transmission links, conduct experiments, and develop test-automation software.
• Perform network simulations using fiber-optic transmission tools.
• Develop algorithms for estimating impairments and define engineering rules for WDM system deployments.
• Apply machine-learning to analyze, predict, or optimize optical-system performance.
• Document results in reports, presentations, and publications.

Requirements

• Ph.D. or M.Sc. in Electrical Engineering, Photonics, or related field.
• Strong background in photonics, optical telecommunications, and opto-electronic circuits.
• Hands-on experience with optical components, fiber-optic systems, and lab equipment.
• Proficiency with MATLAB or Python for automation, analysis, and modeling.
• Knowledge of integrated opto-electronic circuits and DSP algorithms for coherent detection.
• Foundational knowledge of machine-learning and experience applying ML to data; proven research track record via publications.

Culture & Benefits

• Continuous learning and innovation-focused environment.
• Teamwork-oriented global company.
• Opportunities for conference presentations and journal publications.