Sr. Development Scientist (High-Speed Optical Telecommunications)

Requisition Number: 58988

Corning is vital to progress – in the industries we help shape and in the world we share.

We invent life-changing technologies using materials science. Our scientific and manufacturing expertise, boundless curiosity, and commitment to purposeful invention place us at the center of the way the world interacts, works, learns, and lives.

Our sustained investment in research, development, and invention means we’re always ready to solve the toughest challenges alongside our customers.

As a leading developer, manufacturer, and global supplier of scientific laboratory products for 100 years, Corning’s Life Sciences segment collaborates with researchers seeking new approaches to increase efficiencies, reduce costs and compress timelines in the drug discovery process. Using unique expertise in the fields of materials science, surface science, optics, biochemistry and biology, the segment provides innovative solutions that improve productivity and enable breakthrough discoveries.

Position Description:

• Full time position (40 hours per week, normal business schedule)
• R&D work in optical communications devices involving the transmission and manipulation of optical power and optical signals
• Initial assignment in optical signal management in co-packaged optics for next-generation data center switches
• Design and/or characterization of components of optical signal management systems including some or all of optical fibers, optical connectors, chip/fiber coupling, waveguide circuits
• Experimental design and implementation, data analysis and communication of results in presentations and permanent reports
• Preparation of invention disclosures when appropriate
• Some travel possible, to other Corning R&D locations & manufacturing plants

REQUIREMENTS:

Education:

• Physics or Engineering PhD in Optics/Optoelectronics

Experience:

• Design and/or fabrication and/or characterization of optical waveguides or systems
• Lab work in optics
• Data analysis

Track Record Required:

• Demonstrated capability to generate valuable new concepts, create new theory and/or adapt existing theory, perform simulations, design & build parts and prove out concepts through key measurements

Publications Required:

• First author on journal paper(s) and/or conference proceedings in physics, optics and/or engineering

Soft Skills Required:

• Strong technical communication skills
• Inventiveness, creativity Independent problem-solving, resourcefulness
• Ability to drive to fundamental understanding
• Effectiveness in team environment

“Nice to Have” Skills and Experience:

• Experience in High-Speed Optical Telecommunications environment
• Experience in an Industrial Research & Development setting
• Experience with Patents and/or Patent Applications

This position does support immigration.

Nearest Major Market: Corning