Hardware Engineer Sr Staff, Optical Engineer

Juniper Networks; Sunnyvale (CA); On-site; USD 194,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative technology company is seeking an Optical Engineer to join their Optical Engineering team. In this role, you will drive advancements in coherent optics, focusing on developing and qualifying cutting-edge pluggable optical products. Collaborating with cross-functional teams, you will influence the optical industry through technical specifications and standards development. This position offers a unique opportunity to work on high-impact projects that shape the future of optical technology, all while enjoying a supportive environment that values innovation and collaboration.

Benefits

Medical benefits

401(k) eligibility

Vacation

Sick time

Parental leave

Qualifications

• 3+ years experience in coherent optics testing and qualification.
• Solid understanding of DSP ASIC interactions in optical modules.

Responsibilities

• Scope, specify, and test coherent optical pluggable modules.
• Develop purchase specifications and test plans for optical products.

Skills

Testing coherent optical transceivers

Optical system verification

DSP ASIC knowledge

Programming in Python

C/C++ or MATLAB proficiency

Education

BS in Engineering or Physics

PhD in Optics or related field

Tools

Test automation tools

Optical test equipment

Job description

About the Position:

Juniper is seeking an Optical Engineer in the area of Coherent Optics. As a member of the Optical Engineering team you will drive novel technologies and solutions to create the next generation of packet-optical products, primarily pluggable Digital Coherent Optics (DCOs) at bit rates of 800G and beyond. You will primarily work with vendors to qualify pluggable coherent optics as well as developing and scoping new ideas and technologies in this rapidly changing field. You will need strong technical skills and be able to communicate complex ideas across multiple disciplines, organizational levels, and geographically diverse teams. You will have an opportunity to influence and guide the optical industry through peer to peer interactions as well as through the work of standards bodies and MSA's.

Responsibilities:

Working as part of a cross functional team alongside software, hardware and system test engineers, you will scope, specify and test coherent optical pluggable modules as part of Juniper's extensive portfolio of switches and routers. This will involve close interaction with internal and external partners.

Develop purchase specifications for coherent optical products (primarily QSFP-DD and OSFP).

Participate with suppliers on roadmaps, features and compliance to specifications.

Develop test plans to verify and test against optical/electrical specifications.

Review failed test results with supplier and drive compliance to specifications

Interact with internal teams (Mechanical, System Engineering, HW/SW engineering) for coherent optics and router/switch system development.

Participate in development of next generation coherent optics, > 800Gbps.

Monitor standards activity to understand Juniper's needs and contribute when needed

Develop technical specifications based on evolving standards

Discuss technical tradeoffs on key design and component decisions

Work on innovation projects to create Intellectual Property for Juniper.

Identify test equipment and test set architectures required to test new coherent optics products and continually work to improve test efficiency.

Conduct optical system level verification testing when needed to understand/reproduce customer issues and escalations

Support PLM on customer RFP responses

Support optical lab test team with automation python scripts and create repository to store and version control existing scripts

Minimum Qualifications:

• BS or equivalent degree in a relevant engineering or physics discipline with 3+ years relative experience in industry or academia
• Experience in testing/qualifying coherent optical transceivers, including OSNR measurements, impairment testing and measurement of other optical parameters
• Experience in optical system verification and optical line system performance optimization.
• Solid knowledge in DSP ASIC and its interaction within the pluggable optical modules.
• Proficiency in the programming/automation language, i.e Python, C/C++, or MATLAB.

Preferred Qualifications:

• PhD in the field of optics, photonics, electrical, or related engineering degree.
• Experience with test automation using Python
• Experience in coherent optical module development

Other Information:

Relocation is not available for this position

Travel requirements for the position 5%

Minimum Salary: $194,400.00

Maximum Salary:$279,450.00

The pay range for this position is expected to be between $194,400.00 and $279,450.00/year; however, the base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position also includes medical benefits, 401(k) eligibility, vacation, sick time, and parental leave. Additional details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.

If hired, employee will be in an “at-will position” and the Company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.

Juniper’s pay range data is provided in accordance with local state pay transparency regulations. Juniper may post different minimum wage ranges for permanent residency petitions pursuant to US Department of Labor requirements.