Senior Optical Hardware Engineer.

Responsibilities

• Define and architect optical transceiver modules (1.6T and beyond) aligned with product-level requirements.
• Design high-speed PCB schematics including power, control, and signal interfaces for optical modules.
• Guide layout engineers to complete PCB layout that meets mechanical, signal integrity, thermal, and manufacturing constraints.
• Collaborate across disciplines to ensure successful integration of optical, electrical, and mechanical systems.
• Lead technical validation, bring-up, and performance optimization of optical transceivers.
• Support design validation, qualification, and root-cause analysis during development and production ramp.
• Stay current with and implement relevant industry standards (IEEE, MSA, CMIS, etc.).
• Contribute to automation of transceiver performance testing using Python, C++, or LabVIEW.
• B.Tech (or equivalent) in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• 10+ years of experience in optical transceiver design, fiber optics, RF modulation, and networking systems.
• Hands-on experience with: PCB schematic design and layout review for optical modules.
• High-speed opto-electrical system design, including DSPs, power rails, and microcontroller interfaces.
• MSA and IEEE standards for optical transceivers (e.g., QSFP, OSFP, CMIS).
• Testing transceiver performance: TDECQ, receiver sensitivity, stressed eye measurements.
• DSP configuration and FIR equalization optimization for PAM4/NRZ signaling.
• Software scripting skills for automation using Python, C++, or LabVIEW.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, capable of interfacing across technical and managerial levels.

Requirements

• M.S. or Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• Expertise in: Optical transmission systems (TOSA/ROSA, Mach-Zehnder modulators, etc.).
• Optical and electrical link analysis and impairment budgeting (OSNR, loss, etc.).
• IC package design and analysis.
• High-speed SerDes design (analog/DSP architectures).
• RF front-end components (Drivers, TIAs, LAs).
• Signal and power integrity analysis (HFSS, ADS, SI/PI tools).
• Familiarity with coherent and direct-detect optical systems and DSP algorithms (e.g., clock recovery, polarization de-mux).
• System-level understanding of current and emerging optical transceiver architectures and standards.
• Strong problem-solving skills and collaborative, proactive attitude.
• Willingness to travel when required.
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Who You'll Work With You will collaborate with a broad, interdisciplinary team including experts in optical and electrical components, IC packaging, PCB design, thermal and mechanical design, firmware/software, operations, and test engineering, to bring transceivers from concept through high-volume production.

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