Lead Engineer - Lightwave Systems

POSITION SUMMARYWe are currently seeking a Lead Engineer to design and engineer next-generation optical communication systems. Specific duties include defining optical transport system specifications, conducting system experiments, and correlating system performance with numerical and analytical models. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES · Participate in transport product requirements definition and functional specifications.· Develop advanced technology solutions for incorporation into next generation optical transport systems.· Participate in lab experiments to characterize transport system performance for different network conditions.· Closely collaborate with other departments, including RF Electronics, Photonic Components, and Software in establishing functional requirements and specifications for subsystems, components, and interfaces. · Assist Product Line Management and Sales groups in providing targeted solutions to specific network transport problems. SKILLS The ideal individual must have:· A deep understanding of fiber-optics, signal generation and detection techniques and fiber-optic propagation effects; · Previous experience with signal and system modeling methodologies, including numeric, analytic, and empirical is highly desired; · Familiarity with standard numeric and analytic modeling methods and commercial packages;· Ability to work independently, as well as in multi-disciplinary teams · Excellent communication, writing, and organizational skills EDUCATION · PhD with 3 years of experience in fiber-optic communications or MS with minimum 7 years of experience is ideal.    Please apply online at http://www.ciena.com/ or email your resume to mward@contractor.ciena.com .  Ciena thanks all applicants for their interest, but advises that only those candidates considered will be contacted.  Unsolicited resumes from agencies not approved to work on this particular opening becomes the property of Ciena.      Company: Ciena Corporation Location: 21090 Status: Full Time, Employee Job Category: Engineering Industry: General/Other: Engineering;RF/Wireless Engineering Career Level: Experienced (Non-Manager) Industry: Telecommunications Services;Engineering Services Company: Ciena Corporation Referece Code: 2572