Associate Systems Developer supporting application development and maintenance at Thermo Fisher Scientific. Involves coding, testing, and collaborating with senior developers for technical requirements in a hybrid work environment.
About the role
- Senior Photonics Systems Engineer responsible for developing laser communication terminals for space missions. Leading design and integration of photonic systems with a focus on reliability and performance.
Responsibilities
- Own the end-to-end modem photonics architecture for a state-of-the-art space laser communication terminal
- Define and integrate the full optical chain—including seed and LO lasers, modulators, optical amplifiers, filters, polarization control, and receivers
- Lead make/buy decisions and guide supplier selection, qualification, and performance management for critical photonic components
- Define requirements, own optical link budgets and conduct architecture trade studies for space laser communication modem photonics
- Maintain rigorous documentation of requirements, designs, ICDs, procedures, and results; contribute to FMEAs and design reviews
- Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams (DSP/software, RF/electronics, optics, manufacturing, quality, and supply chain) to achieve design-for-manufacture and design-for-test
- Lead breadboard and brassboard development to de-risk architecture choices and mature to flight design
- Define and execute verification and validation plans, including optical performance (OSNR, linewidth, RIN, extinction ratio, EVM/BER), stability, and latency
Requirements
- Minimum of 7 years of experience in engineering roles supporting complex systems such as lasers, optics, electronics, or aerospace hardware, with at least 3 years in lead/architect roles
- Demonstrated experience with photonics systems involving fiber-based electro‑optic modulators and optical receivers
- In-depth knowledge of lasers and photonics (e.g., narrow-linewidth lasers, photodiodes, nonlinear optics, fiber components/assembly, and laser system fabrication)
- Experience developing functional specifications, verification plans, and functional test procedures for optical communication systems
- Proficiency in system characterization, environmental testing, and data analysis for photonic subsystems
- Ability to communicate complex technical information to broad audiences and collaborate across disciplines to drive decisions
- Hands-on experience with test frameworks and analysis tools (e.g., MATLAB and/or Python; familiarity with LabVIEW)
- Experience with optical system simulation tools (e.g., VPIphotonics, OptiSystem, or similar)
- MS degree in Optical Engineering, Physics, Optics/Optical Sciences, or a related field; OR equivalent work experience
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance
- Paid parental leave
- Short and long-term disability
- 401(k) with a company match of up to 5%
- Education Support Program
- Paid Time Off: Up to four (4) weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours
- Up to 14 company-paid holidays
- Eligibility for benefits and bonuses based on individual contributions
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