Optical Test Engineering, Senior Director
On-site · San Jose, California, United States
Job Summary
Senior Director of Optical Test Engineering to lead the development, validation, and manufacturing support of advanced integrated optical interconnect solutions. Oversee test strategy for optical modules with embedded or adjacent components; drive comprehensive test plans covering optical performance, electrical performance, thermal management, and reliability; establish acceptance criteria and performance benchmarks; manage test equipment specifications and deployment across manufacturing sites; champion accelerated life testing and diagnostic/characterization protocols; ensure compliance with industry standards (IEEE, IEC, Telcordia) and customer specifications; build and mentor a team of optical test engineers, technicians, and process specialists; promote automation and continuous learning; collaborate with manufacturing on yield improvement and test efficiency; drive cost reduction through automation and inline testing and support transition from development to production.
Required Qualifications
- 15+ years in optical engineering
- 5+ years in test engineering leadership
- Deep knowledge of optical transceiver design and testing
- Experience with optical-electrical integration challenges
- Proficiency in optical characterization (loss, dispersion, eye diagrams, jitter)
- Fluency with high-speed electrical measurements and signal integrity
- Leadership: experience managing technical teams and cross-functional programs
- Industry knowledge: data center interconnect architectures and requirements
- Problem-solving: strong analytical and troubleshooting capabilities
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