Senior Staff Optical Validation Engineer

2 weeks ago


San Jose, CA, United States Credo Full time

About the job

The Optical Validation Group focuses on the design verification of digital and analog IC's ability to drive optical components, including but not limited to laser diode, photodiode, modulators, etc. We are looking for an Optical Validation Engineer to construct optical related test stations, create test procedures, and analyze test results. As an Optical Testing Engineer, you will contribute to Credo's development of high-speed products for data center application.

Optical Validation Engineer Responsibilities:

  • Conduct electrical design & measurements of optical evaluation boards and modules.
  • Integration of optical, hardware and firmware, debugging and troubleshooting of optical modules.
  • Create drawings, BOM and ECO to document design. Collaborate with program manager, buyer/planner, suppliers to make sure designed parts are available in timely manner for build.
  • Design and execute engineering validation testing and design validation testing.
  • Perform failure analysis. Work with contract manufacturer or application engineering team when needed.
  • Work in a collaborative environment across teams including Singal Integrity, Thermal, Mechanical, and EE.
Minimum Qualifications:
  • B.S. (Electrical Engineering, Optical Engineering) with 5+ years of relevant experience or M.S. (Electrical Engineering, Optical Engineering) with 3+ years of relevant experience.
  • Strong analog/digital circuit design skills
  • Strong background of circuit theory, linear system theory, feedback, ICs, and high-speed RF fundamentals
  • Strong laboratory measurement skills
  • Strong communication and presentation skill
Preferred Qualifications:
  • Experience in optical alignment and fiber coupling.
  • Strong experience with common optical test instruments, such as power meter, optical spectrum analyzer, optical variable attenuator, multi-axial stage, etc.
  • Good understanding in tolerance, yield, reliability and failure analysis.
  • Experience in high-speed optical and electrical test and test automation.
  • Programming skills in one or more of the following: Python, C/C++, MATLAB, or LabVIEW.
  • Experience in optical simulation with OpticStudio (Zemax).
  • Experience in mechanical software (Solidworks).


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