Optical communications jobs

Large-Scale Integrated Photonics Lab Research Associate Intern

HPE · Posted Nov 11, 2026

Open

Milpitas, California, United States
On-site
Internship · Intern
$90K–$194K per year

Large-Scale Integrated Photonics Lab Research Associate Intern

HPE · Posted Nov 11, 2026

Open

Milpitas, California, United States
On-site
Internship · Intern
$90K–$194K per year

Large-Scale Integrated Photonics Lab Research Associate Intern

HPE · Posted Nov 11, 2026

Open

Milpitas, California, United States
On-site
Internship · Intern
$90K–$194K per year

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Contribute to the development of breakthrough technologies for the next generation of computing systems in the Large-Scale Integrated Photonics Lab.

Compensation

– United States of America: Annual Salary USD 90,002 - 193,752 in Colorado // 90,002 - 193,752 in California

Responsibilities

Conduct innovative research in integrated photonics, emerging electronics, and next-generation computing architectures.
Design, model, and evaluate photonic, electronic, and electro-optic devices and systems.
Develop CMOS, mixed-signal, and hardware accelerator circuits for advanced computing applications.
Participate in the development of in-memory computing and AI acceleration technologies.
Perform experimental characterization and testing of photonic and electronic devices.

Requirements

PhD degree in Electrical Engineering
PhD degree in Computer Engineering
PhD degree in Computer Science
PhD degree in Physics
PhD degree in Photonics

Skills

Integrated photonics Silicon photonics CMOS circuit design Analog circuit design

Senior Engineer Advanced Technology

Adtran · Posted Nov 11, 2026

Open

Munich, Bavaria, Germany
Senior
3–5 years

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Senior Engineer Advanced Technology

Responsibilities

Develop, characterize and define specifications for optical transceivers
Carry out laboratory experiments and field trials
Drive research and innovation projects in optical communications
Work with R&D and advise product line management on novel technologies
Protect novel technologies and product concepts through patent filings

Requirements

PhD or Master’s/Diploma degree in Electrical Engineering, Communications Engineering, Physics, Computer Science or a related field
Nice to have: coherent optical transmission technologies
Nice to have: advanced modulation formats
Nice to have: forward-error correction (FEC)
Nice to have: digital signal processing (DSP) algorithms

Skills

optical transceivers laboratory experiments field trials research and innovation projects optical communications

Integrated Circuits (IC) Sr. Design Engineer

Samtec, Inc. · Posted Nov 12, 2026

Open

Senior
5+ years

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Design and develop microwave, analog, digital, and mixed-signal integrated circuits for RF and gigabit-per-second data communications applications.

Responsibilities

Performs/Leads custom IC design on SiGe and CMOS processes, including schematic capture, IC layout, simulation, package analysis, evaluation board design, and design verification at the circuit block and full-chip levels.
Designs microwave/RF/mixed-signal blocks including LNA, PA, VGA, VCO, PLL, ADC, DAC, and CDR from specification to tape-out.
Develops test plan and performs measurements to verify design intent using oscilloscopes, VNAs, BERTs, and communications analyzers.
Designs optical communications circuits including TIA, CTLE, and laser drivers.
Designs precision supporting circuits including bandgap voltage reference, current sources, op amps, and feedback circuits.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Physics, equivalent discipline, or equivalent work experience.
Nice to have: PAM4 designs

Skills

Cadence Virtuoso microwave analog digital

Senior Communications and Signal Processing Engineer

JPL/NASA · Posted Jun 18, 2026

Open

Pasadena, California, United States
Full-time · Senior
$206K–$251K per year
8+ years

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Lead development of new business opportunities, drive research and development in RF and optical digital modems, adaptive signal processing, optical receivers and arraying systems, advanced modulation and encoding/decoding, synchronization, positioning, navigation, timing (PNT), and ranging.

Compensation

$206,128 - $250,536

Responsibilities

Lead development of new business opportunities, including proposals, technical approaches, and strategic initiatives
Drive research and development in areas such as RF and optical digital modems, adaptive signal processing, optical receivers and arraying systems, advanced modulation and encoding/decoding, synchronization, positioning, navigation, timing (PNT), and ranging.
Plan, lead, and execute technical tasks within the Advanced Communications & Networking Group
Provide technical leadership and oversight across the group and the institution, guiding capabilities, aligning efforts across teams, and representing JPL in collaborations with external partners
Contribute to defining capability goals, strategy, and long-term technical direction

Requirements

PhD in electrical engineering, Signal Analysis or similar disciplines
Master’s degree in similar disciplines
Bachelor’s degree in similar disciplines
Nice to have: Recent JPL experience in task and/or project management relating to telecommunication systems
Nice to have: Demonstrated ability to work effectively with JPL technical sections and divisions

Pointing/Acquisition/Tracking and Controls Engineer-Technical Staff

MIT Lincoln Laboratory · Posted Nov 6, 2026

Open

Lexington, Massachusetts, United States
On-site
Full-time · Mid
0+ years

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Seeking a Technical Staff member to contribute to the design, analysis, development, testing and integration of optical communications systems for lasercom prototype systems development in challenging channels such as atmospheric or undersea.

Responsibilities

Lead projects, complex programs, major technical workstreams, multi-program initiatives, or technical portfolios involving multidisciplinary development, analysis, prototyping, integration, testing, evaluation, and technology transition.
Apply deep technical expertise and systems-level judgment to highly complex and ambiguous problems, evaluating alternatives, trade-offs, risks, stakeholder needs, and mission implications.
Translate broad or unclear objectives into actionable technical plans and influence program direction, architectures, systems, priorities, and roadmaps across teams, Groups, or mission areas.
Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, sponsors, mission partners, and internal leaders to align priorities, resolve dependencies, and guide decisions and deliverables.
Assess and improve technical tools, processes, methods, documentation, execution practices, and organizational capability.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a STEM discipline or other relevant technical field
Master’s degree
PhD
Nice to have: pointing, acquisition and tracking systems
Nice to have: lasercom

Large-Scale Integrated Photonics Lab Research Associate Intern

Large-Scale Integrated Photonics Lab Research Associate Intern

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Large-Scale Integrated Photonics Lab Research Associate Intern

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Senior Engineer Advanced Technology

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Integrated Circuits (IC) Sr. Design Engineer

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Senior Communications and Signal Processing Engineer

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Pointing/Acquisition/Tracking and Controls Engineer-Technical Staff

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