Design Verification Engineer - Acacia Networks

Cisco•Hazlet Township, NJ
•$152,400 - $221,800

About The Position

Acacia Communications Inc., a leader in disruptive client optics and coherent technology, is currently seeking a Device Verification Test (DVT) Engineer to design and run automated testing of PIC devices, assist development teams with design specifications, and improve production yields. Reporting into Acacia/Cisco Device Verification Test group, this engineer will work closely with our integrated silicon photonics, optical packaging, ASIC development, and the operations teams to deliver leading edge, high-yielding, high-throughput processes across Acacia/Cisco product line of optoelectronic components and modules.

Requirements

  • Bachelors + 7 years of related experience, or Masters + 4 years of related experience, or PhD + 2 year of related experience
  • Prior expeirence working in a lab.
  • Experience with basic fiber optics components and test and measurement equipment

Nice To Haves

  • Experience with high bandwidth RF, EO/OE testing
  • Experience with client optics DSP, SerDes, and its testing
  • Knowledge of software and test automation, especially based on Python
  • Knowledge of DAC/ADC operations and controls
  • Knowledge of optical communications, including PAM4 and coherent optical communications
  • Experience with JMP or similar data analysis software
  • C++, Matlab programming and VPI modelling experience
  • Good problem solving, effective communication, documentation, planning skills

Responsibilities

  • New product introduction – work closely with RF, silicon photonics, DSP, and module design teams to debug and bring-up new PICs and modules
  • Develop test algorithms and calibration procedures
  • Define and execute design verification test plans
  • Be responsible for design verification documentation
  • Support PIC level failure analysis and troubleshooting

Benefits

  • medical, dental and vision insurance
  • a 401(k) plan with a Cisco matching contribution
  • paid parental leave
  • short and long-term disability coverage
  • basic life insurance
  • grants of Cisco restricted stock units
  • 10 paid holidays per full calendar year
  • 1 floating holiday for non-exempt employees
  • 1 paid day off for employee’s birthday
  • paid year-end holiday shutdown
  • 4 paid days off for personal wellness
  • 16 days of paid vacation time per full calendar year (non-exempt)
  • flexible vacation time off program (exempt)
  • 80 hours of sick time off provided on hire date and each January 1st thereafter
  • up to 80 hours of unused sick time carried forward from one calendar year to the next
  • Additional paid time away may be requested to deal with critical or emergency issues for family members
  • Optional 10 paid days per full calendar year to volunteer
  • annual bonuses (for non-sales roles)
  • performance-based incentive pay (for sales roles)
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