Staff optical engineer

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Responsibilities
 

• Lead and execute ODVT tests to ensure the performance and reliability of the optical transceiver modules
• Analyze test data and provide detailed reports on findings and recommendations.
• Perform optical integration work, including developing and testing different optimization steps from the first prototypes/EVB level to integration into the end product
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design, develop, debug, and optimize optical performance.
• Troubleshoot and resolve optical system issues to maintain high performance standards.
• Stay updated with the latest advancements in the fiber optical community and integrate new technologies into our projects.
• Serve as a technical leader, mentor, and role model for other optical engineers in the department.
   

Key Skills And Experience
 

• Master's or Ph.D. in Optical Engineering, Physics, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5+ years of experience in optical engineering, with a focus on high-speed optical systems/transceivers.
• Hands-on experience with characterizing and troubleshooting high-speed coherent optical transceivers using various lab equipment such as OSA, wave analyzers, real-time scopes, etc.
• Proven expertise in running ODVT tests and optical integration.
• Strong knowledge of optical components, systems, and technologies.
• In-depth understanding of coherent and IMDD PAM4 transceivers and their DSP blocks.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities.
• Experience in Python coding
   

Preferred Qualifications:
 

• Experience with system-level optical communication hardware and components.
• Proficiency in optical simulation and modeling software.
• Familiarity with industry standards.

Pay Range:

Disclaimer:

Final base salary for the successful candidate will depend on multiple factors, including but not limited to, job location, where work will be performed, qualifications, work history and relevant experience. With our continual goal of making Lumentum a best place to work for our employees, we strive to offer employees competitive total compensation packages, which may include annual bonus, commission for certain sales roles, equity, and health and welfare benefits.