Requirements / Desired knowledge, skills, and abilities:

• MS /PhD degree in Engineering or Physics
• 7+ years’ work experience in opto-electronic / photonics systems markets
• Deep understanding of optical communications systems, including pluggable transceivers and DWDM systems
• Solid understanding of optical communication fundamentals
• Knowledge of Telecom specifications IEEE 802.3, SFF-8690, SFF 8418, SFP, QSFP
• Strong skills in characterizing optical performance and debugging first article transceiver modules
• Ability to work with internal cross-functional teams and external suppliers, demonstrating excellent leadership and presentation skills
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize and work independently in dynamic start-up environment
• Excellent data analysis skills and strong understanding of statistical analysis principles
• Experience developing automated test solutions for system/component level products
• Be an expert using software languages such as (Python, C#, SQL, JMP)
• Strong Communication skills both verbal and written
• Ability to be based in or able to travel to Maynard, Massachusetts where our facility is located

Rewards and Benefits

• A fast-paced working culture where everyone’s point of view has real value
• Genuine opportunities for self-development and career growth
• An environment that embraces collaboration
• A competitive salary that reflects our ambition
• Above industry average company paid premiums towards medical and dental insurance
• A flexible benefits scheme including 401K with company match
• Generous paid time off (vacation days) plus annual holidays
• Flexible working hours
• Stock Appreciation Rights (SAR – stock program)

About EFFECT Photonics

Where Light Meets Digital - EFFECT Photonics is a highly vertically integrated, independent optical systems company addressing the need for high-performance, affordable optic solutions driven by the ever-increasing demand for bandwidth and faster data transfer capabilities. Using our proprietary digital signal processing and forward error correction technology and ultra-pure light sources, we offer compact form factors with seamless integration, cost efficiency, low power, and security of supply. By leveraging established microelectronics ecosystems, we aim to make our products affordable and available in high volumes to address the challenges in 5G and beyond, access-ready coherent solutions, and cloud and cloud edge services.

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