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The Senior Hardware Engineer will be a member of a team responsible for designing Coherent Pluggable Optical Transceiver modules for metro, core and data center applications. Senior Engineer will have a proven competency in the areas of electronic design, Microcontrollers and Signal Integrity management.
Duties and Responsibilities- Develop block diagrams and schematics from initial concept phase
- Specify, design, test, integrate and release new products to production
- Create Hardware Unit Design specification and test plans
- Work cross functionally within all R&D disciplines in order to meet design objectives
- Provide engineering support for designs in production and transfer of products to contract manufacturers
- Provide guidance to CAD designers during PCB design
- Work closely with layout engineers
- Work closely with the FPGA/FW/Test engineering team during integration phase of the product
- Utilize Ansys “HFFS” 3D solver for circuit design and high speed simulations
- Complete the full product design life cycle on a portion of the system involving multiple components
- Work independently on the assigned design activities with minimal supervision
- Understand the product architecture, design, processes, tools, etc. required to perform their assigned design activities
- BS or MS in Electrical Engineering or Physics
- Operates at the equivalent of an engineer with 5 plus years’ relevant experience (high-speed board design)
- High proficiency using schematic design tools (e.g. Xpedition) and EM simulation tools (HFSS/ADS) is a must
- Experience in Coherent Pluggable XCVR design a big plus.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite
- Experience with high-speed RF measurements and characterization equipment
- Strong fundamentals in EM and RF such as impedance matching, S-parameters
- Experience with Spectrum Analyzer, Network Analyzer, Logic, Analyzer, Function Generator, and BER test sets
- Experience in fiber optics test and measurements
- Master’s Degree in Electrical Engineering
- Mentor Graphics DxDesigner (schematics), Hyperlynx (SI, PI), SW proficiency is a plus
- Experience with coherent optical systems is a plus.
- Knowledgeable on optical component reliability and telecom performance standards such as Telcordia, IEC, and ITU is highly desirable
- Proven competency in the areas of signal integrity management utilizing Ansys HFSS is highly desirable
- Working experience of optical transceivers is a bonus
- Programming skills in LabView, Python, or Matlab for test purposes is a bonus
- Able to drive design teams, component vendors and manufacturing partners
- Able to generate high quality design documents (High level design and Unit Test)
- Good communication skills, both written and verbal
- Self-motivated and able to perform with minimal supervision
- Has knowledge of commonly-used concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field
- Relies on instructions and pre-established guidelines to perform the functions of the job
Skills Required
- BS or MS in Electrical Engineering or Physics
- 5 plus years' relevant experience (high-speed board design)
- High proficiency using schematic design tools (e.g. Xpedition)
- EM simulation tools (HFSS/ADS) proficiency
- Experience in high-speed RF measurements and characterization equipment
ADTRAN Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Healthcare Strength — Feedback suggests health insurance is solid, with medical, dental, and vision coverage viewed favorably. Company-paid short-term disability and access to on-site medical services at some locations reinforce the perception of strong healthcare support.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Feedback suggests the 2024 shift to flexible/unlimited PTO has been well received and is complemented by paid holidays and sick leave. Volunteer time off adds to the overall time-away options.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Feedback suggests on-site clinics, fitness centers, cafeterias, and tuition assistance add meaningful day-to-day value. An Employee Assistance Program and optional add-ons further expand lifestyle support.
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What We Do
ADTRAN, Inc. (NASDAQ: ADTN) is defining the future network with innovative next-generation solutions that enable telecommunication service providers to deliver voice, data and video services to homes and businesses. Our vision is to enable a fully connected world where the power to communicate is available to everyone, everywhere. ADTRAN was founded in 1985 in Huntsville, AL. The corporate headquarters remains in Huntsville with additional R&D centers in Germany and India and sales offices located throughout the world. Innovation has been at the heart of the company since its inception and is recognized through our large portfolio of patents that is more than 700 strong. Our employees, more than 2,000 strong, come to work each day searching for ways to bring the world together through improved communication. We seek the best and brightest minds that bring integrity, a spirit of entrepreneurism, creative problem solving, and a passion for their work.
