Lead Optical Design Engineer for Fiber-Optic Systems

Coherent Corp.; Horsham (PA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Coherent Corp. in Horsham, PA is seeking an Optical Engineer to design, verify, and optimize fiber-optic systems. You will develop bench-top prototypes, perform tests for OTDR/OSA devices, and validate performance against specifications.

Collaboration with suppliers and internal teams will be essential to meet cost, yield, and timeline goals. The role emphasizes hands-on design, troubleshooting, and independent work with opportunities to contribute to IP and new technologies for

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Optics, Physics, Material Science or equivalent.
• Experience with designing, diagnosing, and implementing fiber optical systems.
• Hands-on troubleshooting and problem solving.

Responsibilities

• Design and verify optical performance for fiber-optic devices.
• Build bench-top prototype systems and verify optical performance.
• Lead cross-functional collaboration to define product specifications and support Sales/Marketing.

Skills

Optical systems

OTDR/ metrology

Hands-on design/testing

Independent work

Python scripting

Cross-functional teamwork

Problem solving

Ethics and professionalism

Education

Master’s degree in Optics/Physics/Material Science

Tools

OTDR hardware

Job description

Coherent Corp. in Horsham, PA is seeking an Optical Engineer to design, verify, and optimize fiber-optic systems. You will develop bench-top prototypes, perform tests for OTDR/OSA devices, and validate performance against specifications.

Collaboration with suppliers and internal teams will be essential to meet cost, yield, and timeline goals. The role emphasizes hands-on design, troubleshooting, and independent work with opportunities to contribute to IP and new technologies for