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Hybrid (Meiningen, Germany)
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Full-Time

Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 14, 2026. First seen by Alion on Aug 5, 2026. Adtran scores B on the Alion truth index.

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Adtran designs fibre access, optical transport and subscriber equipment for telecom carriers. Its portfolio spans broadband gateways, passive optical networking gear and network management software. The company supplies operators building out gigabit and rural broadband networks.

Welcome!

Our Growth is Creating Great Opportunities!

Our team is expanding, and we want to hire the most talented people we can.Continued success depends on it!Once you've had a chance to explore our current open positions, apply to the ones you feel suit you best and keep track of both your progress in the selection process, and new postings that might interest you!

Thanks for your interest in working on our team!

************** Deutsche Version unten *************

We are currently looking for a highly motivated Optics Engineer (M/F/D) to join our R&D team in Meiningen, Germany. If you want to be a part of our growing company that is driven by innovation and is focused on building a future together with our employees, consider applying.

Principle duties and essential functions

  • Component qualification of optoelectronic transmitter and receiver components in the high-gigabit range (10 Gbit/s and higher)

  • Component qualification of specialized electronic components (CDR, EDC, FEC)

  • Evaluation and implementation of modern modulation schemes

  • Research in the field of cutting-edge optical and optoelectronic technologies with the goal of commercialization

  • Management and execution of optical development projects

  • Cross-departmental technical support

Knowledge, skills and experience required

  • Completed degree or vocational training in telecommunications engineering, electrical engineering, physics, or a related field

  • Knowledge and experience in the following areas are an advantage:

    • Design of optical networks for high-bit-rate data transmission (fiber optics)

    • Transmission protocols in telecommunications

    • Optical transmitter and receiver components, filters, amplifiers

    • Measurement technology, standards, and specifications

  • Proficiency in German and English

  • Ability to work in a team and reliability

  • Initiative and commitment

Benefits

  • Possibility to work in an international, multicultural environment

  • Strong team-oriented and friendly work culture

  • Flexible working hours model

  • Internal training program

  • Attractive benefits package, including childcare allowance, benefits card, and bike leasing options

  • Employee discounts e. g. for events and branded products

****************** Deutsche Version ******************

Wir suchen zurzeit einen hoch motivierten Optics Engineer (m/w/d) für unser R&D-Team in Meiningen. Sie wollen ein Teil unseres wachsenden Unternehmens werden, das von Innovation getrieben und darauf fokussiert ist, eine Zukunft zusammen mit den Mitarbeitern zu bauen - dann bewerben Sie sich jetzt!

Aufgaben

  • Komponentenqualifizierung von optoelektronischen Sende- und Empfangsbauelementen im oberen Gigabitbereich (10Gbit/s und höher)

  • Komponentenqualifizierung von spezialisierten elektronischen Bauelementen (CDR, EDC, FEC)

  • Evaluierung und Implementierung moderner Modulationsverfahren

  • Forschungstätigkeit im Bereich zukunftsweisender optischer und optoelektronischer Technologien mit dem Ziel der Kommerzialisierung

  • Leitung und Durchführung von optischen Entwicklungsprojekten

  • Abteilungsübergreifende fachliche Unterstützung

Anforderungen

  • Abgeschlossenes Studium oder Berufsausbildung in den Fachrichtungen Nachrichtentechnik, Elektrotechnik, Physik, o. ä.

  • Kenntnisse und Erfahrungen auf folgenden Gebieten sind von Vorteil:

    • Design von optischen Netzwerken zur hochbitratigen Datenübertragung (Glasfaser)

    • Übertragungsprotokolle in der Telekommunikation

    • Optische Sende- und Empfangsbauelemente, Filter, Verstärker

    • Messtechnik, Standards und Normen

  • Gute Deutsch- und Englischkenntnisse

  • Teamfähigkeit und Zuverlässigkeit

  • Eigeninitiative und Engagement

Benefits

  • Mitarbeit in einem internationalen und multikulturellen Umfeld

  • Starke Teamorientierung

  • Flexibles Arbeitszeitmodell

  • Internes Weiterbildungsprogramm

  • Attraktives Leistungspaket, einschließlich Kinderbetreuungszuschuss, Sachbezugskarte und Möglichkeiten zum Fahrradleasing

  • Mitarbeitervergünstigungen, z. B. für Veranstaltungen und Markenprodukte

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