As a Senior technical contributor for the design and development of optical line system products, you will work closely with our optical system design team to translate system requirements into product and then component specifications.
Responsible for optical design, calibration, optical DVT and debug of said products, including EDFAs, Raman amplifiers, FOADMs, ROADMs, OPM, OCM, optical switches, OTDR, spectrum equalizers and other advanced optical modules.
- At least 3-5 years of experience in a design and development function for optical line system products
- 2 years of engineering experience with PhD in appropriate discipline •
- 3 years of experience with MS
- Prefer years of experience integrating various and adjacent disciplines for product development, as calibration automation, test automation, electrical, FPGA, FW, SW
You have:
- Master’s degree or higher in Optical Engineering, Optics, Physics or Electrical Engineering
- Optical systems engineering • Optical communications product design and development
- Write engineering and design specifications
- Write test plans, review test results and judge design margins to support compliance to specifications over life of product
- Accountable leadership
- Highly organized with strong attention to details
- Superb communication: verbal and written
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- Corporate Retirement Savings Plan
- Health and dental benefits
- Short-term disability, and long-term disability
- Life insurance, and AD&D – Company paid 2x base pay
- Optional or Supplemental life and AD&D insurance (Employee/Spouse/Child)
- Paid time off for holidays and Vacation
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- Tuition Assistance Plan
- Adoption assistance
- Employee Assistance Program/Work Life Resource Program
Skills Required
- Master's degree or higher in Optical Engineering, Optics, Physics, or Electrical Engineering
- At least 3-5 years experience in design and development for optical line system products
- Minimum 3 years engineering experience with MS degree or 2 years with PhD
- Experience in optical systems engineering and optical communications product design and development
- Ability to write engineering and design specifications
- Ability to write test plans, review test results, and assess design margins for spec compliance
- Accountable leadership and strong organizational skills with attention to detail
- Superb verbal and written communication skills
- Preferred: experience integrating adjacent disciplines (calibration automation, test automation, electrical, FPGA, firmware, software)
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Parental & Family Support — A global policy grants paid leave for new parents regardless of gender and provides structured return‑to‑work support. Company‑paid life insurance further strengthens family protection across regions.
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