Senior Optical Transceiver Test/Design Engineer

Coherent Corp.•Fremont, CA

1d•$111,063 - $150,000•Onsite

About The Position

This role involves the test and design of PAM4 optical transceivers for applications in datacenter, AI/ML, and HPC. The engineer will define and implement testing methodologies and strategies to meet customer requirements. The position requires cross-functional collaboration with FW/SW, OSA, process development, and Q&R teams to ensure fully compliant optical transceiver development. Responsibilities include creating design documents such as drawings, BOMs, and ECOs, addressing DFM issues, and performing RF and link simulations.

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 a plus
Background on high-density multiple-layer PCB designs a plus

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