This role has been designed as ‘’Onsite’ with an expectation that you will primarily work from an HPE office.
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Job Description:
Overview:
HPE Networking is seeking a talented and experienced Optical Hardware Engineer to join its Optical Engineering team in Sunnyvale, CA.
This individual will be a subject matter expert in 100G/400G/800G/1.6T pluggable optical/electrical transceiver and cable assembly interconnects and be responsible for module level specifications and test verification across HPE’s switching, routing and security platforms.
Location: This is a hybrid position working up to 3 days in a lab in our Sunnyvale, Cal. office.
Responsibilities:
Develop pluggable optical/electrical transceiver and cable assembly specifications and requirements based on industry standards and MSAs, e.g. IEEE, OIF, SNIA SFF.
Engage with optics transceiver vendors on HPE’s optics transceiver specifications and requirements for optical product definition.
Creates optics module test plans to address verification requirements.
Builds test stations using optical and electrical test equipment.
Creates test automation software to execute tests and store results in database.
Conducts performance characterization and qualification tests.
Develop software to process data and distill results. Generate test reports.
Work closely with Signal Integrity, System Hardware and Software engineering teams with optics integration in HPE routing/switching/security systems.
Support HPE Customer Service teams with pluggable optics failure root cause analysis.
Support external optics certification and interoperability with 3rd party networking equipment.
Requirements:
Bachelor’s Degree along with 5 years of optical transceiver module specification and test experience. Experience in hardware board design is highly desirable
Demonstrated knowledge and experience testing state of the art 100G/400G/800G modules per current optical IEEE standards and MSA specifications.
Must have comprehensive knowledge of optical equipment, electrical equipment, and automation software used in the testing of optical modules and interfaces.
Ability to work on several projects simultaneously in a multidisciplinary team environment.
Strong interpersonal skills working in a mutually supportive team environment.
Must possess written and verbal communication skills with the ability to clearly process and present test results.
What We Can Offer You:
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TCP_04"The expected salary/wage range for this position is provided below. Actual offer may vary from this range based upon geographic location, work experience, education/training, and/or skill level.
– United States of America: Annual Salary USD 135,500 - 275,000 in California
The listed salary range reflects base salary. Variable incentives may also be offered."
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Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree
- 5 years of optical transceiver module specification and test experience
- Experience in hardware board design
- Demonstrated knowledge and experience testing 100G/400G/800G modules per current optical IEEE standards and MSA specifications
- Comprehensive knowledge of optical equipment, electrical equipment, and automation software used in testing optical modules and interfaces
- Ability to work on several projects simultaneously in a multidisciplinary team environment
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work in a mutually supportive team environment
- Written and verbal communication skills with the ability to clearly process and present test results
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Parental & Family Support — Parental leave provides six months of fully paid time for all parents and includes options to return part-time for up to 36 months. Additional supports like backup childcare, fertility and adoption assistance reinforce a family-friendly package.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Wellness Fridays offer paid early-finish time each month alongside resources such as on-site gyms, mental health tools, and paid volunteer time. These programs emphasize balance and personal well-being.
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Retirement Support — Retirement programs include a 401(k) with a 100% match on the first 4% of base salary and an Employee Stock Purchase Program. Retirement Transition Support enables part-time work for employees nearing retirement.
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