Lead Optical Transceiver Engineer

3 days ago

Fremont, California, United States Coherent Corp. US Full time $120,000 - $180,000 per year

You will be part of a multi-disciplinary engineering team working on optical transceiver hardware/electrical from conception to manufacturing. Lead the transceiver link simulation. Work closely with firmware engineer, optical engineer, mechanical and process engineer to come up a product per customer requirements.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

  • Participate standard and MSA meeting and present for the company
  • Lead the link simulation for optical transceiver.
  • Conduct electrical and optical measurements of optical transceiver. Create optical transceiver specification compliance reports.  
  • Create the firmware requirement document.
  • Conduct RF simulation of the high-speed signal communication link.

Education & Experience

  •  B.S. EE degree with 7-year experience or M.S. EE degree with 5-year experience required 
  • (M.S. preferred, Ph.D.  a plus)

Skills

  • Strong fiber and digital communication and DSP system theory and simulation
  • Strong analog circuit design skills required
  • Strong background of circuit theory, linear system theory, feedback, ICs, and high-speed RF fundamentals required
  • Strong laboratory measurement skills required
  • Strong communication and presentation skill required
  • Experience with electronics CAD tools and electronic system modelling
  • Expertise in RF design using modeling tools such as CST or HFSS a plus
  • Strong background of optical transceiver design is a plus

Working Conditions

  • This position is onsite
  • May require occasional off-site meetings or travel
  • 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
  • May require occasional overtime and flexibility in work hours to accommodate the executive's needs

Physical Requirements

  • Sitting for extended periods while working on a computer or conducting meetings.
  • Use of hands and fingers for operating computers and lab equipment.
  • Occasional lifting of objects or materials up to 20 pounds for administrative or lab tasks.
  • Ability to communicate verbally and in writing.
  • Mobility within the office/lab environment to attend meetings or interact with colleagues.

Safety Requirements

All employees are required to follow the site EHS procedures and Coherent Corp. Corporate EHS standards.

Quality and Environmental Responsibilities

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.

Culture Commitment

Ensure adherence to company's values (ICARE) in all aspects of your position at Coherent Corp.:

Integrity – Create an Environment of Trust

Collaboration – Innovate Through the Sharing of Ideas

Accountability – Own the Process and the Outcome

Respect – Recognize the Value in Everyone

Enthusiasm – Find a Sense of Purpose in Work



Coherent Corp. is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.



 To conform to U.S. Government export regulations (ITAR), applicant must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8. U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State."

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