Senior Optical Engineer

6 days ago


Romsey, Hampshire, United Kingdom Microsoft Full time

Job Summary

Microsoft Azure Fiber is seeking a highly skilled Senior Optical Engineer to join its research team. As a Senior Optical Engineer, you will be responsible for investigating new types of glasses, developing methods for making preforms, and evaluating glasses, preforms, and fibers using sophisticated tools.

About the Role

This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the development of next-generation optical fibers for cloud computing. You will work closely with external glass suppliers, other teams at Azure Fiber, and external partners to ensure consistency of objectives and best practices.

Responsibilities

  • Investigate new types of glasses to improve optical and mechanical performance of hollow core fibers.
  • Develop and implement new methods for making preforms that can produce hollow core fibers.
  • Evaluate and measure glasses, preforms, and fibers using sophisticated tools.
  • Work with external glass suppliers to create a viable supply chain of glassware with adequate optical and geometrical parameters.
  • Cooperate with other teams at Azure Fiber and external partners to ensure consistency of objectives and best practices.

What We Offer

Microsoft Azure Fiber offers a range of benefits, including industry-leading healthcare, educational resources, discounts on products and services, and opportunities to network and connect.



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