Electro-Optical Engineer

• Duration: 3+ years
• Pay rate: $75-$100/hr depending on experience level
• Benefits include medical insurance, 401(k), 10 days of Paid Time off, and 11 paid holidays
• Job Location: Lexington, MA (100% on-site)
• Schedule: M-F, standard business hours
• Job#: 18989

Role Overview

Seeking an Electro-Optical Engineer to support the development, testing, and prototyping of advanced optical communication and sensing systems. This role focuses on building and evaluating high-performance technologies across a range of environments, including terrestrial and space-based applications.

The engineer will contribute to research and development efforts involving optical transmission systems, photonic components, and high-speed communication links. This includes working with advanced modulation techniques, precision optical systems, and emerging technologies. The role also involves hands-on prototype development and participation in testing efforts to validate performance and inform future system designs.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and test optical communication systems and subsystems, including transmitters, receivers, and supporting components
• Work with fiber-optic and electro-optic technologies to build and evaluate high-speed communication links
• Develop and execute test plans using optical and electronic instrumentation to validate system performance
• Analyze and interpret test data to support system improvements and design decisions
• Develop automated test systems and tools using MATLAB, LabVIEW, Python, or similar platforms
• Perform hands-on integration, troubleshooting, repair, and optimization of optical and electronic subsystems
• Prototype and evaluate hardware components to support system development and validation
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to refine system requirements and support prototype-to-deployment efforts

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Physics, or a related technical field
• 5+ years of experience developing high-speed optical transceivers and automated test systems
• 8+ years of experience working with electro-optical test instrumentation and laboratory environments
• 8+ years of hands-on experience operating, troubleshooting, and repairing complex subsystems
• Strong understanding of fiber-optic and electro-optic components and systems (8+ years preferred)
• 8+ years of experience working with optical communications hardware and systems
• 5+ years of experience prototyping and evaluating hardware components
• Experience with laser characterization equipment and optical measurement techniques
• Strong understanding of optical principles, including polarization and fiber-based systems
• 5+ years of experience with scientific programming (e.g., Python, MATLAB, LabVIEW, C++, or similar)

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with advanced electro-optical systems or next-generation photonic technologies
• Familiarity with emerging quantum-enabled devices or systems
• Experience developing hardware in research environments and transitioning to production
• Ability to implement and operate communication testbeds based on high-level system requirements
• Experience specifying optical components and subsystems for R&D environments
• Proficiency with Python in a Linux environment

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