Senior Optical Transceiver Test/Design Engineer

II-VI Aerospace & Defense

$120K — $150K *
Telecommunications & Hardware
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • B.S. with 5 years of experience, M.S. with 3 years, or Ph.D. with less than 1 year
  • Strong expertise in high-speed RF devices, photonics, and optoelectronics
  • Experience with high-speed optical transceivers

Responsibilities

  • Develop testing methodologies for optical transceivers to meet customer needs
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance of optical transceivers
  • Produce product design documentation including drawings and BOM
  • Resolve design for manufacturability (DFM) issues
  • Conduct RF and link simulations when required

Benefits

  • Occasional off-site meetings or travel
  • Regular use of office equipment including computers
  • Collaborative team environment with interaction with external contacts
  • Training and adherence to safety and environmental protocols
  • Potential engagement with ISO quality management systems
Full Job Description
Job Description

Primary Duties & Responsibilities
  • Work on the test/design of PAM4 optical transceivers for datacenter, AI/ML, HPC applications
  • Define and implement the testing methodology and strategy of optical transceivers to meet customers' requirements
  • Work cross-functionally with FW/SW, OSA (optical sub-assembly), process development, Q&R to develop fully compliant optical transceivers
  • Create various drawings, BOM and ECO as product design documents
  • Address DFM issues
  • Perform RF and link simulations as needed

Education & Experience
  • B.S. with 5 years of related experience, or M.S. with 3 years, or Ph.D. with less than 1 year
  • Sound knowledge and expertise in high-speed RF devices, photonics, and optoelectronics
  • Familiarity with high-speed optical transceivers

Skills
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills
  • Analytical problem-solving skills for product design and debug
  • Optical and electrical lab measurement skills, including script-based test automation
  • Understanding of microprocessors and real-time control firmware
  • Technical background in PAM4 optical transceiver designs a plus
  • Background on high-density multiple-layer PCB designs a plus

Working Conditions
  • 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

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

Safety Requirements

All employees are required to attend scheduled training, follow the site EHS procedures and Corporate EHS standards. This includes the use of proper protective equipment (PPE) as required by the job responsibilities.

Managers will ensure that all safety and environmental procedures are followed consistently. They will ensure that risk assessments are performed, proper training, work instructions, required PPE is available, and will monitor compliance.

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.

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