Electro Optics Systems Engineer (Fiber Optics)

Location: Tel Aviv, Tel Aviv District

Company

hirify.global is a VC-backed startup developing smart-infrastructure solutions based on fiber-sensing technology for roads, cities, perimeters, and energy and transportation grids.

What you will do

• Lead experimental and theoretical R&D for next-generation distributed fiber-optic acoustic sensing systems.
• Design, evaluate, and optimize electro-optic interrogation systems for distributed acoustic sensing.
• Develop system-level models and simulations covering optical signal generation, fiber propagation, coherent detection, system noise, SNR, and sensing performance.
• Build software tools in Python, C++, or similar languages for system evaluation, signal processing, field data analysis, and performance modeling.
• Plan, execute, and analyze laboratory and field experiments to validate performance and support product development.
• Lead product development from ideation and proof of concept through design, qualification, validation, and deployment while collaborating with multidisciplinary R&D teams.

Requirements

• BSc or MSc in Physics, Optical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a related field.
• At least 4 years of experience in multidisciplinary electro-optic systems, systems engineering, or hands-on electro-optic or fiber-optic system design, integration, testing, or performance evaluation.
• Experience with noise analysis, including phase noise, detector noise, amplifier noise, SNR, and related system performance metrics.
• Experience with advanced optical measurement techniques, laboratory setups, and system characterization.
• Strong programming skills in Python, C++, or similar languages.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, connecting physical phenomena, system behavior, and data-driven insights.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work independently and in a multidisciplinary team.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

Nice to have

• Knowledge of digital signal processing.
• Experience with telecom optical systems or coherent optical communication systems.
• Experience translating complex R&D concepts into robust system architectures, test plans, and product-ready solutions.
• Experience taking complex R&D systems from proof of concept to productization.

Culture & Benefits

• Hands-on R&D environment focused on multidisciplinary collaboration.
• Opportunity to work across fiber optics, electro-optics, coherent detection, DSP algorithms, and advanced data analysis.
• Work on sensing technologies designed for real-world smart-infrastructure deployment and environmental and safety applications.