Coherent

Principal Optical Transceiver Engineer

Coherent • $120K — $160K *
Fremont, CA 94536In-Person
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5 - 7 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • B.S. in Electrical Engineering (EE) with 7 years of experience or M.S. in EE with 5 years of experience required.
  • M.S. degree preferred; Ph.D. is a plus.
  • Strong knowledge of fiber and digital communication systems, including DSP theory and simulation.
  • Proficient in analog circuit design and circuit theory basics.
  • Familiar with high-speed RF fundamentals and measurement techniques.

Responsibilities

  • Participate in standard and MSA meetings to represent the company.
  • Lead simulations of optical transceivers.
  • Conduct electrical and optical measurements and generate compliance reports for transceivers.
  • Draft firmware requirements documentation.
  • Execute RF simulations for high-speed signal communication links.

Benefits

  • Work onsite with potential for occasional travel for meetings.
  • Engage in regular interactions with team members and external contacts.
  • Occasional flexible hours and overtime may be necessary to meet project demands.
  • Adhere to Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) standards within the organization.
  • May involve responsibilities for maintaining quality and environmental management standards (ISO 9000, 9001, 14001).
Full Job Description
Job Description

Primary Duties & Responsibilities
  • Participate standard and MSA meeting and present for the company
  • Lead the link simulation for optical transceiver.
  • Conduct electrical and optical measurements of optical transceiver. Create optical transceiver specification compliance reports.
  • Create the firmware requirement document.
  • Conduct RF simulation of the high-speed signal communication link.

Education & Experience
  • B.S. EE degree with 7-year experience or M.S. EE degree with 5-year experience required
  • (M.S. preferred, Ph.D. a plus)

Skills
  • Strong fiber and digital communication and DSP system theory and simulation
  • Strong analog circuit design skills required
  • Strong background of circuit theory, linear system theory, feedback, ICs, and high-speed RF fundamentals required
  • Strong laboratory measurement skills required
  • Strong communication and presentation skill required
  • Experience with electronics CAD tools and electronic system modelling
  • Expertise in RF design using modeling tools such as CST or HFSS a plus
  • Strong background of optical transceiver design is a plus

Working Conditions
  • This position is onsite
  • May require occasional off-site meetings or travel
  • Regular use of a computer and other office equipment is necessary
  • Interaction with team members and external contacts is a regular part of the job
  • May require occasional overtime and flexibility in work hours to accommodate the executive's needs

Physical Requirements
  • Sitting for extended periods while working on a computer or conducting meetings.
  • Use of hands and fingers for operating computers and lab equipment.
  • Occasional lifting of objects or materials up to 20 pounds for administrative or lab tasks.
  • Ability to communicate verbally and in writing.
  • Mobility within the office/lab environment to attend meetings or interact with colleagues.

Safety Requirements

All employees are required to follow the site EHS procedures and Coherent Corp. Corporate EHS standards.

Quality and Environmental Responsibilities

Depending on location, this position may be responsible for the execution and maintenance of the ISO 9000, 9001, 14001 and/or other applicable standards that may apply to the relevant roles and responsibilities within the Quality Management System and Environmental Management System.

About Coherent

Coherent, Inc. is a global leader in providing laser-based solutions to a broad range of commercial and scientific research customers. The company designs, manufactures, and markets lasers, laser-based systems, precision optics, and related accessories for a diverse group of customers. Coherent's markets include scientific research, OEM components and instrumentation, microelectronics, materials processing, and life sciences. The company's products are used in a wide range of applications. Coherent was founded in 1966 and is headquartered in Santa Clara, California.
Learn more about Coherent
Size
5,085 employees
Market Cap
$4.6 billion
Industry
Manufacturing & Automotive
Net Income
-$419.7 million
Founded
1966
5 Year Trend
+27.8%
Revenue
$1.2 billion
NASDAQ
COHR
* Ladders Estimates

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