Senior Optical Transceiver Test/Design Engineer

Coherent • Fremont, CA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

This role focuses on the test and design of PAM4 optical transceivers for applications in datacenter, AI/ML, and HPC. The engineer will be responsible for defining and implementing testing methodologies and strategies to meet customer requirements. This position involves cross-functional collaboration with firmware/software, optical sub-assembly (OSA), process development, and quality & reliability teams to develop fully compliant optical transceivers. Key tasks include creating design documents such as drawings, Bills of Materials (BOM), and Engineering Change Orders (ECO), addressing Design for Manufacturability (DFM) issues, and performing RF and link simulations as needed.

Requirements

• B.S. with 5 years of related experience, or M.S. with 3 years, or Ph.D. with less than 1 year
• Sound knowledge and expertise in high-speed RF devices, photonics, and optoelectronics
• Familiarity with high-speed optical transceivers
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Analytical problem-solving skills for product design and debug
• Optical and electrical lab measurement skills, including script-based test automation
• Understanding of microprocessors and real-time control firmware

Nice To Haves

• Technical background in PAM4 optical transceiver designs
• Background on high-density multiple-layer PCB designs

Responsibilities

• Work on the test/design of PAM4 optical transceivers for datacenter, AI/ML, HPC applications
• Define and implement the testing methodology and strategy of optical transceivers to meet customers’ requirements
• Work cross-functionally with FW/SW, OSA (optical sub-assembly), process development, Q&R to develop fully compliant optical transceivers
• Create various drawings, BOM and ECO as product design documents
• Address DFM issues
• Perform RF and link simulations as needed

Benefits

• 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
• All employees are required to attend scheduled training, follow the site EHS procedures and Corporate EHS standards.
• Managers will ensure that all safety and environmental procedures are followed consistently.
• They will ensure that risk assessments are performed, proper training, work instructions, required PPE is available, and will monitor compliance.
• All employees are required to follow the site EHS procedures and Coherent Corp. Corporate EHS standards.
• Depending on location, this position may be responsible for the execution and maintenance of the ISO 9000, 9001, 14001 and/or other applicable standards that may apply to the relevant roles and responsibilities within the Quality Management System and Environmental Management System.
• Ensure adherence to company’s values (ICARE) in all aspects of your position at Coherent Corp.: I ntegrity – Create an Environment of Trust C ollaboration – Innovate Through the Sharing of Ideas A ccountability – Own the Process and the Outcome R espect – Recognize the Value in Everyone E nthusiasm – Find a Sense of Purpose in Work

What This Job Offers

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