Optical Communication System Test Engineer
About The Position
About Marvell Marvell’s semiconductor solutions are the essential building blocks of the data infrastructure that connects our world. Across enterprise, cloud and AI, and carrier architectures, our innovative technology is enabling new possibilities. At Marvell, you can affect the arc of individual lives, lift the trajectory of entire industries, and fuel the transformative potential of tomorrow. For those looking to make their mark on purposeful and enduring innovation, above and beyond fleeting trends, Marvell is a place to thrive, learn, and lead. Your Team, Your Impact Join Marvell’s elite Data Center Engineering Optical Systems team, dedicated to coherent and IMDD DSPs paired with cutting-edge optical engines. This team pioneers analog validations—working with amplifiers, silicon photonics, DSP programming—and supports high-bandwidth, long-distance transceiver solutions for internal and external data-center customers. What You Can Expect System verification of coherent DSP: Build and execute test plans for Marvell’s coherent and IMDD DSPs integrated into optical communication systems (OSA, EDFA, wavelength analyzers). Lab-based debugging: Investigate and resolve customer issues via root-cause analysis using lab experiments on evaluation boards. Product and board bring-up: Lead optical system bring-up for new products and evaluation platforms. Automation & instrumentation: Automate device control and testing (Python, remote scripting), interface with MySQL databases, and manage version control with Git/SVN. Reporting & collaboration: Produce clear validation reports for customers, document test setups/procedures, and work within fast-paced, cross-functional teams.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Engineer with 10-15 years experience; Master’s degree or Ph.D. years 5-10 experience in Electrical Engineering.
- Experience with optical fiber communication systems, including coherent communications, OSNR, WDM, CD, PMD, PDL, and laser linewidth.
- Proficiency with optical instruments: optical spectrum analyzers (OSA), wave analyzers, EDFAs, etc.
- Hands-on experience with test automation, device scripting, and remote lab control (preferably Python).
- Solid understanding of optical coherent systems fundamentals.
- Five days in office, no remote or hybrid offered.
Nice To Haves
- Experience designing/building optical communication systems (Raman amplifiers, ROADMs).
- Familiarity with coherent/IMDD DSP architecture and testing.
- Skills in MySQL for data analysis and managing large test datasets.
- Proficiency in version control systems (git/SVN).
- Experience with optics modules such as CFP2, OSFP‑XD, or QSFP‑DD formats.
Responsibilities
- System verification of coherent DSP: Build and execute test plans for Marvell’s coherent and IMDD DSPs integrated into optical communication systems (OSA, EDFA, wavelength analyzers).
- Lab-based debugging: Investigate and resolve customer issues via root-cause analysis using lab experiments on evaluation boards.
- Product and board bring-up: Lead optical system bring-up for new products and evaluation platforms.
- Automation & instrumentation: Automate device control and testing (Python, remote scripting), interface with MySQL databases, and manage version control with Git/SVN.
- Reporting & collaboration: Produce clear validation reports for customers, document test setups/procedures, and work within fast-paced, cross-functional teams.
Benefits
- Marvell is committed to providing exceptional, comprehensive benefits that support our employees at every stage - from internship to retirement and through life’s most important moments.
- Our offerings are built around four key pillars: financial well-being, family support, mental and physical health, and recognition.
- Highlights include an employee stock purchase plan with a 2-year look back, family support programs to help balance work and home life, robust mental health resources to prioritize emotional well-being, and a recognition and service awards to celebrate contributions and milestones.
- We look forward to sharing more with you during the interview process.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
