Optical Transceiver Reliability and Qualification Engineer

Arista Networks•Santa Clara, CA

72d•$150,000 - $230,000

About The Position

We are seeking an Optical Transceiver Reliability and Qualification Engineer to lead the reliability testing and qualification of our internally developed optical transceivers. As we prepare for upcoming prototype builds, you will partner closely with external vendors and internal engineering teams. You will drive reliability assessments, manage qualification execution, and lead failure analysis to ensure our products meet strict performance and quality standards.

Requirements

Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, Optical Engineering, Physics, Materials Science, or a related field.
Minimum of 3–5 years of hands-on experience in reliability engineering, quality, or test engineering for optical components or transceivers.
Deep understanding of optical transceiver architectures, active/passive optical components, and photonic integrated circuits.
Understanding of semiconductor laser and their reliability, FIT calculation, module qual standard like GR-468_Core
Familiarity with industry reliability standards such as Telcordia GR-468, GR-1221, and IEEE 802.3.
Experience with environmental stress testing (temperature cycling, damp heat, biased life testing) and failure analysis tools (SEM, EDX, CSAM, optical microscopy).
Proven ability to manage technical relationships and drive execution with external contract manufacturers or component suppliers.
Ability to travel to the Asia CM factory.

Responsibilities

Manage Qualification Plans: Develop and execute comprehensive reliability and qualification plans for optical transceivers from prototype to mass production.
Collaborate with Vendors: Partner with manufacturing vendors to oversee testing execution, review data, and ensure adherence to quality requirements at our HQ location.
Lead Failure Analysis: Investigate device failures during stress testing, identify root causes, and work with cross-functional teams on corrective actions.
Define Reliability Standards: Establish reliability test methods, environmental stress screening protocols, and life-testing criteria based on industry standards (e.g., Telcordia, IEEE).
Analyze Data: Review test data, generate qualification reports, and present findings to leadership and development teams.
Customer Support: Work with customer on the reliability requirement and debug.