Director, Subsystems Validation

Coherent Corp.

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

Responsible for the planning and oversight of the subsystems validation team. The team will be responsible for linecard and subsystem product verification inside a customer’s shelf or other system-level configuration. Team leadership will include organizational planning, hiring, budgeting, and oversight for / execution of platform-based testing methodologies including technical engagements, ensuring customer satisfaction and improving the growth & profitability of the Telecom Transport Subsystems business through adding value-added services in the product validation space. The role will involve substantial interaction with external customers, Development teams (including hardware, software, and optical) Quality, Sales, and product line management. The role will require extensive understanding of high availability telecom hardware and software architectures, software and firmware development principles and the integration of Network SoC chipsets FPGAs and Software/Firmware including architectural design, board bring-up, and implementation. Experience in system testing, including functionality, robustness, and network communications between optical and controller line cards across network enclosures is required. Communication between network elements and line cards via Optical OSC-based protocols, optical controls, Laser Safety etc. is also required. Knowledge of industry standard S/W communication interfaces like gRPC, protobuf, Netconf/Yang.

Requirements

BS in science or engineering field.
10+ years’ experience in the optics industry.
PLM or applications engineering for high-tech products.
Solid understanding in Optical Transport Networks.
Multidisciplinary background in optical design, development, software.
Fiber optic components and test instruments.
Customer engagement and support.
Test Automation and Execution.
Extensive understanding of high availability telecom hardware and software architectures, software and firmware development principles and the integration of Network SoC chipsets FPGAs and Software/Firmware including architectural design, board bring-up, and implementation.
Experience in system testing, including functionality, robustness, and network communications between optical and controller line cards across network enclosures.
Communication between network elements and line cards via Optical OSC-based protocols, optical controls, Laser Safety etc.
Knowledge of industry standard S/W communication interfaces like gRPC, protobuf, Netconf/Yang.
Proficient computer skills, experience with Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.
Excellent communication skills, highly proficient in written & oral English.

Nice To Haves

MS in optics preferred.
MBA highly desirable.

Responsibilities

Planning and oversight of the subsystems validation team.
Linecard and subsystem product verification inside a customer’s shelf or other system-level configuration.
Organizational planning, hiring, and budgeting for the team.
Oversight for / execution of platform-based testing methodologies.
Technical engagements to ensure customer satisfaction.
Improving the growth & profitability of the Telecom Transport Subsystems business through value-added services in product validation.
Substantial interaction with external customers, Development teams (hardware, software, and optical), Quality, Sales, and product line management.
System testing, including functionality, robustness, and network communications between optical and controller line cards across network enclosures.
Ensuring communication between network elements and line cards via Optical OSC-based protocols, optical controls, Laser Safety etc.
Driving business strategies to maximize P&L and quality benefit through value added testing services.
Managing a high number of product verification / validation / development projects and meeting required test coverage and timelines.
Overseeing and developing test programs to achieve desired test coverage in both hardware and software domains.
Developing test capabilities roadmap & customer engagement strategies to grow the business.
Interacting with multiple cross-functional teams to ensure that products are launched on time and on budget.
Demonstrating leadership and the ability to work independently when required.
Excelling in a cross-organizational, cross-cultural, global team environment.
Working efficiently in a global, multi-site, multi-cultural environment.
Ensuring adherence to company’s values (ICARE) in all aspects of your position.