Principal Transceiver Engineer

Coherent Corp.•Fremont, CA

4d•$146,000 - $202,063•Onsite

About The Position

Coherent is a global leader in lasers, engineered materials and networking components. We are a vertically integrated manufacturing company that develops innovative products for diversified applications in the industrial, optical communications, military, life sciences, semiconductor equipment, and consumer markets. Coherent provides a comprehensive career development platform within an environment that challenges employees to perform at their best, while rewarding excellence and hard-work through a competitive compensation program. It's an exciting opportunity to work for a company that offers stability, longevity and growth. Come Join Us! This position is on site. May require occasional off-site meetings or travel. Regular use of a computer and other office equipment is necessary. Interaction with team members and external contacts is a regular part of the job. May require occasional overtime and flexibility in work hours.

Requirements

B.S. degree required (M.S. preferred, Ph.D. a plus) in electrical engineering
At least 5 years of relevant work experience
Strong analog circuit design skills required
In-depth understanding/intuition of RF/microwave, power, noise, control, thermal and EMI.
Strong understanding of circuit theory, linear system theory, feedback, ICs, and high-speed fundamentals required
Strong laboratory measurement skills required
Experience with board level design cycle
Experience with electronics CAD tools and electronic system modelling
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
Minimum 3 years of experience in electrical engineering, with a focus on RF, power, noise, control, thermal, and EMI.
Strong understanding of optical transceiver technologies and their applications.
Proficiency in optical and electrical performance analysis, modeling, and simulation tools.
Experience in creating detailed drawings, BOMs, and ECOs for product documentation.
Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team.
Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
Strong problem-solving and analytical skills, with a proactive approach to resolving technical challenges.
Familiarity with industry standards and regulations related to optical transceivers.
Willingness to learn and adapt to new technologies and industry trends.

Nice To Haves

Ph.D. a plus
Expertise in RF/microwave design using modeling tools such as CST or HFSS a plus
Understanding of microprocessors and real time control firmware a plus
Familiarity with electro-optic devices such as EMLs, CW lasers and Silicon Photonics a plus

Responsibilities

Shared responsibility for design and development of fiber optic transceivers.
This includes analysis, modeling, simulation, and measurement of optical and electrical performance.
Part of a multi-disciplinary engineering team working on optical transceiver products from conception to volume manufacturing readiness.
Work closely with firmware, optical, mechanical, and process engineers to design/develop transceiver products per customer requirements.
Must be hands-on in every step of design process including conceptual and detailed design, prototype build and verification, and final design selection.
Create drawings, BOMS and ECO to document design.
Interact with program manager, buyer/planner, suppliers to make sure designed parts are available in timely manner for engineering and pilot build.
Perform transceiver design reviews for Architectural, EVT, DVT phase reviews.
Collaborate with a multidisciplinary engineering team to design and develop fiber optic transceivers.
Analyze, model, simulate, and measure optical and electrical performance, ensuring product quality and reliability.
Apply in-depth understanding and intuition of electrical engineering solutions to address RF, power, noise, control, thermal, and EMI challenges.
Create detailed drawings, BOMs, and ECOs to document the design, ensuring accurate and timely communication with internal and external stakeholders.
Interact with program managers, buyers/planners, and suppliers to ensure the timely availability of designed parts for engineering and pilot builds.
Resolve all DFMs (Design for Manufacturability) issues raised by process/production engineering and component suppliers, ensuring smooth manufacturing processes.
Conduct transceiver design reviews for architectural, EVT (Engineering Verification Test), and DVT (Design Verification Test) phases, ensuring design integrity and compliance with standards.
Stay updated with the latest industry trends and technologies in optical transceivers, contributing to the continuous improvement of our products.