| Job Title: Engineer – HW Optical | Location: Bengaluru | Work Employment: Full time |
| Department: Wireline | Domain: Hardware | Reporting to: Manager |
About Us:
Tejas Networks is a global broadband, optical and wireless networking company, with a focus on technology, innovation and R&D. We design and manufacture high-performance wireline and wireless networking products for telecommunications service providers, internet service providers, utilities, defence and government entities in over 75 countries. Tejas has an extensive portfolio of leading-edge telecom products for building end-to-end telecom networks based on the latest technologies and global standards with IPR ownership. We are a part of the Tata Group, with Panatone Finvest Ltd. (a subsidiary of Tata Sons Pvt. Ltd.) being the majority shareholder. Tejas has a rich portfolio of patents and has shipped more than 900,000 systems across the globe with an uptime of 99.999%. Our product portfolio encompasses wireless technologies (4G/5G based on 3GPP and O-RAN standards), fiber broadband (GPON/XGS-PON), carrier-grade optical transmission (DWDM/OTN), packet switching and routing (Ethernet, PTN, IP/MPLS) and Direct-to-Mobile and Satellite-IoT communication platforms. Our unified network management suite simplifies network deployments and service implementation across all our products with advanced capabilities for predictive fault detection and resolution. As an R&D-driven company, we recognize that human intelligence is a core asset that drives the organization’s long-term success. Over 60% of our employees are in R&D, we are reshaping telecom networks, one innovation at a time.
Why join Tejas:
We are on a journey to connect the world with some of the most innovative products and solutions in the wireless and wireline optical networking domains. Would you like to be part of this journey and do something truly meaningful? Challenge yourself by working in Tejas’ fast-paced, autonomous learning environment and see your output and contributions become a part of live products worldwide.
At Tejas, you will have the unique opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies, alongside some of the industry’s brightest minds. From 5G to DWDM/ OTN, Switching and Routing, we work on technologies and solutions that create a connected society. Our solutions power over 500 networks across 75+ countries worldwide, and we’re constantly pushing boundaries to achieve more. If you thrive on taking ownership, have a passion for learning and enjoy challenging the status quo, we want to hear from you!
Who we are:
This Optical Hardware team serves as the core R&D unit for Tejas’ optical systems and plays a pivotal role in the development of high-capacity optical transport systems, particularly for long-haul and metro networks. This encompasses monitoring patented industry trends, steering optical architectures, and contributing significantly to the design and qualification of optical components such as amplifiers, wavelength selective switches, power monitors, OTDRs, and transceivers integrated into Tejas systems. The team works closely with Hardware, Software, and PLM teams, providing critical input. Furthermore, this Hardware team leads advanced modelling of optical system impairments, delivering timely insights to Tejas’ simulation tools for customer network designs, following rigorous experimental validation in R&D lab test beds.
What you work:
- Contribute as Optical Engineer in various development projects.
- Be part of cross functional product development teams involving electronics, mechanics, software, and test.
- Work with advanced optical technologies like XQAM, Coherent Systems, multi-Band (C+L) transmission system, ROADMs, Raman/ EDFA-amplifiers etc..
- Work closely with multiple optical module vendors to converge on design and specifications, from prototype development to mass production.
- Characterize optical performance of pluggable transceivers and passive- or active components
- Prepare optical specification, test plans, and test reports with clarity and on a detailed level.
- Product maintenance and failure analysis for optical line cards.
- Provide support to colleagues and actively share knowledge
Mandatory skills:
- M.Sc. in Physics, Telecommunication, or similar, with a 1+ years of industry experience or fresher
- Solid domain knowledge of the fiber optics for telecommunications.
- Deep understanding of optoelectronics components such as Optical Amplifiers, WSS, Filters, and system level design, optical network design and deployment aspects.
- Experience from work in HW/Opto laboratory with test instruments like BERT, OSA, High speed oscilloscopes.
- Experience from SW development for optical modelling and lab application using Python, Matlab/Scilab or similar.
Desired skills:
- Basic understanding of HW optical
- Good debugging skills, log analysis and solving Field issues.
- Good knowledge with fiber optics
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience: 1 to 3 years’ experience from Telecommunication or Networking background.
- Education: B.Tech/BE or M.Sc Physics or any other equivalent degree
- Candidate should be good at HW fiber optics
Diversity and Inclusion Statement:
- Tejas Networks is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating all inclusive environment for all employees.
- We welcome applicants of all backgrounds regardless of race color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age or veteran status.
- Our goal is to build a workforce that reflects the diverse communities we serve and to ensure every employee feels valued and respected.
