Senior Optical Communications Engineer

2 weeks ago

Lexington, Kentucky, United States MIT Lincoln Laboratory Full time


The Advanced Laser Communication Systems and Operations Group is at the forefront of developing, constructing, testing, and managing prototype laser communication systems tailored for diverse applications and environments.

Laser communication technology significantly enhances data transmission rates and offers superior physical security compared to traditional microwave communication systems.

This group possesses extensive expertise in various domains including communications, optics, electro-optics, optomechanics, mitigation of optical turbulence, precise pointing control systems, embedded systems, as well as digital and analog design. They also specialize in command, control, telemetry, test set design and fabrication, data analysis, modeling, and simulation.

Furthermore, the group operates the nation’s premier independent facility for laser communication interoperability testing.


We are seeking a dedicated Technical Staff member to lead the digital design, layout, simulation, implementation, testing, and verification of hardware for high-speed optical communication systems and precision tracking systems.

The majority of designs will utilize FPGA and PCB technologies for flexibility, although ASIC designs may be favored for specific projects.

The ideal candidate will be highly motivated and proactive, collaborating closely with a small, dynamic team to tackle challenging problems that have a direct impact on national security.


Key Responsibilities:


- Collaborate with system engineers, optical engineers, and software developers to jointly design and implement high-speed digital signal processing and control systems that support optical communication systems.

- Develop and manage project schedules in conjunction with management.

- Regularly engage with stakeholders to understand and influence requirements, anticipating their evolution over time. Present progress updates to stakeholders periodically.

- Maintain regular communication with FPGA vendors to enhance performance capabilities.

- Oversee board bring-up activities, system-level integration, verification, troubleshooting, and field testing.

Qualifications:
- A minimum of a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.


- At least 15 years of experience in FPGA/Digital Logic Design, with a minimum of five years in at least two of the following areas: (1) implementing and testing custom RTL using VHDL, (2) PCB design, layout, and bring-up, (3) embedded C/C++ and common scripting languages, and (4) signal integrity.

- Preference will be given to candidates with experience using the Mentor Graphics suite of tools.

- Familiarity with Xilinx Virtex FPGAs, particularly UltraScale+ models, is preferred.


- Candidates with experience in high-speed data links, high-speed SERDES, and modern memory architectures such as DDR4 will be favored.


- While not mandatory, familiarity with communication networking protocols such as Ethernet, Generic Framing Procedure (GFP), and Optical Transport Network (OTN) is advantageous.


At MIT Lincoln Laboratory, we offer exceptional career opportunities along with numerous benefits designed to promote health, support, and a fulfilling work-life balance.


Employee Benefits Include:
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision plans

- MIT-funded pension

- Matching 401K

- Paid leave (including vacation, sick, parental, military, etc.)

- Tuition reimbursement and continuing education programs

- Mentorship programs

- A variety of work-life balance options

... and much more.

Selected candidates will undergo a pre-employment background investigation and must be eligible to obtain and maintain a Secret level DoD security clearance.MIT Lincoln Laboratory is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, disability status, or genetic information; U.S. citizenship is required.

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