Senior Optical Product Development Engineer

Senior Optical Product Development Engineer Location: Newington, NH | Salary: $160,000 | Direct Hire Join a global leader in subsea fiber optic technology that powers over 50% of the world’s undersea internet infrastructure. We are seeking an experienced R&D Product Development Engineer to design, prototype, and qualify advanced electro-optic and fiber optic communication systems used in high-reliability subsea networks. This role focuses on end-to-end product development of optical amplifiers, terminal equipment, and advanced fiber optic modules, with direct responsibility for transitioning innovations from R&D into manufacturing. Key Responsibilities Design, develop, and prototype electro-optic modules and optical amplifier systems Participate in product requirements, architecture, and design reviews Simulate optical performance using modeling and analysis tools Select, evaluate, and qualify fiber optic components and supplier solutions Develop and execute design verification and environmental qualification testing Analyze and present test data to validate system performance and reliability Create manufacturing test plans and support technology transfer to production Provide technical support to manufacturing and field teams throughout product lifecycle Ensure adherence to engineering standards, quality systems, and reliability requirements Qualifications Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Optics, Physics, or related field required 8+ years of optical or electro-optic design experience (10+ preferred) Strong expertise in fiber optics, optical amplifiers, and communication systems Experience with EDFAs, photonics, and optical component integration Hands-on laboratory experience with prototyping and fiber optic assembly Knowledge of optical test methods, including OTDR and system-level validation Experience transferring designs from R&D into manufacturing environments Strong analytical, documentation, and data interpretation skills Excellent communication and technical presentation abilities This is a high-impact engineering role supporting mission-critical global communication infrastructure. #J-18808-Ljbffr