Lead Optics Test Engineer (ODVT)
$150,000–$230,000 year
On-site · Santa Clara, California, United States
Job Summary
Lead Optical Design Verification Testing (ODVT) for PAM4-based 50G, 100G, 200G, 400G, 800G, and 1.6T optical transceivers; write and maintain Python-based test automation to control lab instruments and log results; set up and run optical/electrical tests with BERTs, power meters, spectrum analyzers, and oscilloscopes; benchmark emerging optical technologies; develop and maintain manufacturing test infrastructure; serve as optics SME and produce comprehensive test reports; requires MS in Optical or Electrical Engineering (or equivalent) and 10+ years in networking; hands-on ODVT testing experience; knowledge of coherent optical systems; capable of onsite participation in the ODVT lab.
Required Qualifications
- MS degree in Optical or Electrical Engineering, or equivalent practical experience
- At least 10 years of experience in the networking industry
- Hands-on experience with ODVT testing of optical transceivers
- Strong knowledge of coherent optical systems
- Familiarity with optical technologies, optical form factors, relevant industry standards, and higher order modulations
- Ability to participate in person at the ODVT hardware laboratory as required
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