Principal Optical Signal Path Architect (Tektronix)

Ralliant • Boulder, CO

13d

About The Position

At Tektronix, we believe that encouraging a deeper sense of dedication and belonging is key to how we attract and retain our best people. By embracing our diverse experiences and views, we are better positioned to deliver results, build innovations that matter, and thrive in today’s changing world. This reality encourages our Inclusion & Diversity vision, We Are More Together, and guides our approach as we all work toward crafting outstanding places where our teams work and thrive.
We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Optical Signal Path Architect to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in developing architecture for the transmission of power and/or signals across optical fiber, developing optical sampling and signal synthesis topologies, calibration and stabilization of optical communications measurements, and domain knowledge of optical data communications systems.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in physics or optical engineering, advanced degree preferred.
• 5 or more years of demonstrated experience in optical system design and development.
• Proficiency in optical o/e and e/o, and SERDES specification and design.
• Strong understanding of optical and electronics system design and measurement
• Experience in calibrating and stabilizing optical measurements.
• Excellent cross-functional communication and project leadership skills.

Nice To Haves

• 10+ years of experience in design or system engineering, senior or principal level or promotable within 2 years.
• Experience in design across extended temperature ranges.
• Experience with digital signal processing methods
• Experience with power transmission over optics
• Proficiency in metrology and the design of calibrated circuits.
• Laboratory experience with test and measurement equipment.
• Experience in model-based design.
• Experience in sourcing and sustaining supply chain for optical components
• Experience in interpretation of production statistics, design for manufacturing, VAVE, and sustaining activities.
• Experience with optical communications standards such as IEEE 802.3 or OIF CEI-224G

Responsibilities

• Develop architecture for the transmission of signals and/or power across optical fiber for test and measurement applications.
• Design and implement optical sampling and signal synthesis topologies.
• Calibrate and stabilize optical measurements to ensure accuracy and reliability.
• Apply domain knowledge of optical data communications systems to enhance system performance.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate optical technologies into test and measurement systems.
• Lead projects from concept to implementation, ensuring alignment with business and market needs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level