[Hiring] Optical System Engineer @Corning

Role Description

We are looking for an enthusiastic talented individual to join our ambitious EMEA team to drive innovation within Corning’s Optical Fiber and Cable business. The successful candidate will have an exciting opportunity to work on emerging optical transmission technologies and product solutions in collaboration with both technical and commercial functions including research, product development, product line management, and marketing. The candidate will also strongly liaise with and support the sales teams globally, acting as a Subject Matter Expert on long-haul premium optical fiber technology.

The Optical System Engineer reports to the EMEA Director, Cable PLM.

Key Competencies & Responsibilities

• Combine deep expertise in optical communications with strong commercial acumen.
• Translate complex transmission technologies into compelling business value.
• Engage credibly with technical and executive audiences.
• Operate effectively within a global matrix organization.
• Demonstrate intellectual curiosity, strategic thinking, and customer focus.
• Connect technology innovation with market opportunity and business growth.

Technical Expertise & Systems Leadership

• Recognized expert in long-haul optical transmission systems, network architectures, and fiber technologies.
• Develop system-level analyses and transmission models to quantify network and economic benefits of premium fiber and cable solutions.
• Assess emerging technologies and industry trends to identify strategic opportunities and risks.

Customer Engagement & Value Creation

• Partner with global Sales teams to support strategic customer opportunities and major pursuits.
• Develop and communicate compelling technical and economic value propositions.
• Act as a trusted advisor to customers, consultants, and network operators.

Product & Market Strategy

• Collaborate with Product Line Management to define product, market access, and growth strategies.
• Provide customer, market, and technology insights that influence portfolio and investment decisions.
• Monitor competitive developments and strengthen Corning's market differentiation.

Cross-Functional Influence

• Serve as a bridge between Commercial, Product Line Management, Research, Technology, and Engineering.
• Influence technology direction by translating customer requirements into actionable recommendations.
• Support development of customer-facing tools, analyses, and value-selling content.

Industry Thought Leadership

• Represent Corning through technical papers, white papers, webinars, conferences, and customer presentations.
• Build relationships with key industry stakeholders and technology partners.
• Establish Corning as a recognized leader in advanced optical transmission technologies.

Stakeholder Collaboration

• Influence stakeholders across a global matrix organization through expertise and credibility.
• Build strong partnerships across commercial, technology, engineering, and leadership teams.
• Share knowledge and support technical capability development across the organization.

Qualifications

• PhD in Optical Communications or minimum of bachelor’s degree in Electronic and/or Electrical Engineering, or Applied Physics with at least 3 years of relevant industry work experience.
• MBA preferred.

Requirements

• Broad knowledge of optical fibers and optical transmission systems, including point-to-point systems, discrete and distributed optical amplifiers, and fiber nonlinearities.
• Fluent in English, with strong written and verbal communication skills (Arabic is a plus).
• A pro-active self-starter with “can-do” attitude. Ability to meet objectives with high degree of independence.
• Willingness to travel internationally to attend conferences and internal/customer meetings.

Desired Skills

• Proven project management skills (planning, mobilizing people, driving action, managing progress, measuring performance).
• Experience in product value proposition development and presenting them to customers and internal stakeholders.
• A “Natural Networker” – possesses the capability to build and leverage relationships with knowledge experts and leaders across technology, commercial and manufacturing.
• Agility – ability to manage multiple priorities and change as required.
• Experience working in non‑US / multinational markets.

Benefits

• Company-wide bonuses and long-term incentive programs linked to key business results.
• Health and well-being benefits including company-funded retirement plan, paid leave, and an Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Recognition program to celebrate achievements and recognize colleagues who deliver exceptional performance.