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From the depths of the ocean to the farthest reaches of space, our technologies push the boundaries of what’s possible.\nHow do we do this? With our people. They break through limitations and expectations - not once in a career, but every day. They help move our company, and the world, forward.\nAt Corning, there are endless possibilities for making an impact. You can help connect the unconnected, drive the future of automobiles, transform at-home entertainment, and ensure the delivery of lifesaving medicines. And so much more.\nCome break through with us.\nCorning’s businesses are ever-evolving to best serve our customers, industries, and consumers. Today, we accelerate and transform life sciences, mobile consumer electronics, optical communications, display, automotive, and solar markets. We are changing the world with:\nTrusted products that accelerate drug discovery, development, and delivery to save lives\nDamage-resistant cover glass to enhance the devices that keep us connected\nOptical fiber, wireless technologies, and connectivity solutions to carry information and ideas at the speed of light\nPrecision glass for advanced displays to deliver richer experiences \nAuto glass and ceramics to drive cleaner, safer, and smarter transportation \nSolar polysilicon, wafers, and innovative photovoltaic modules, enabling low-cost solar energy solutions\nRole Purpose\nCorning Incorporated is hiring an Optical Scientist/Engineer inCorning, NY. This is afull-time onsite role that typically worksMonday-Friday, 40 hours per week, with flexibility as needed to support project objectives.Occasional travel may be required, primarily domestic, withinternational travel included as needed to support cross-site collaboration and customer engagements.Relocation assistance is available.\nIf you're a photonics scientist who can't help but askwhy- who takes fundamentals and pushes them further instead of just executing the assignment - Corning is where you do it. This position sits within Corning'soptical products development team at ourSullivan Park R&D site, where you'll lead the development and characterization of co-packaged optics, advanced optical measurement systems, and fiber-optic subsystems shaping the future of data communications. You'll design and run experiments, build novel test platforms, and partner with global R&D, manufacturing, and customers to turn cutting-edge optics into deployable technology. If you bring deep technical curiosity, a willingness to challenge assumptions, and the drive to expand what's possible in photonics - this role delivers.\nKey ResponsibilitiesDevelop and characterize next-generation optical technologies, with emphasis on co-packaged optics, optical measurement methods, or fiber-optic components and subsystems.\nDesign, execute, and analyze experiments to evaluate optical performance, system behavior, and reliability.\nBuild and refine optical test setups, measurement techniques, and data analysis tools for photonic and fiber-optic applications.\nCollaborate with multidisciplinary teams across Research, Development, Manufacturing, and Product Line organizations to move projects from concept to implementation.\nPartner with global colleagues to support technology development, integration, and scale-up.\nEngage directly with customers to understand requirements, communicate findings, and shape solutions.\nDocument innovations through invention disclosures, technical reports, and presentations.\nStay current on industry trends in optical interconnects, photonics, and data communications.\nMinimum Qualifications and SkillsPh.D. in Optics, Physics, Electrical Engineering, or related technical field.\nMinimum 5 years of post-academic experience in optical technology development, photonics, or fiber-optic systems.\nHands-on experience with optical measurements, experimental methods, and data analysis.\nWorking knowledge of fiber optics, photonic devices, or optical interconnect technologies.\nStrong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to work effectively across technical teams.\nAvailable for occasional domestic and international travel as needed.\nPreferred Qualifications and SkillsExperience with co-packaged optics, optical transceivers, silicon photonics, or optical interconnect architectures.\nExperience characterizing optical components and systems (insertion loss, return loss, coupling efficiency, polarization, bandwidth, or signal integrity).\nExperience developing optical test setups and data acquisition/analysis tools.\nKnowledge of data center, high-speed communications, or networking applications.\nExperience interacting with customers or external partners in a technical capacity.\nTrack record of innovation through publications, patents, or successful product development.\n\nThis position does not support immigration sponsorship.\nThe range for this position is $119,542.00 - $164,370.00 assuming full time status. Starting pay for the successful applicant is dependent on a variety of job-related factors, including but not limited to geographic location, market demands, experience, training, and education.\nWe prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, gender, age, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status or any other legally protected status.\nCorning is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and considers requests for reasonable accommodations in accordance with applicable laws. Individuals with disabilities or sincerely held religious beliefs may request reasonable accommodations to participate in the application or interview process, perform essential job functions, or access other benefits and privileges of employment. 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