Optical System Architect

Ciena Corporation; New Providence (NJ); On-site; USD 117,800 - 188,200; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision plans

401(K) with company matching

Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP)

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Paid sick leave and vacation time

Job summary

A technology company in New Providence, NJ, is seeking an Optical System Architect to design cutting-edge architectures for next-generation optical interconnect products. This role emphasizes collaboration across engineering groups, advanced performance validation, and the use of Python-based tools. Candidates should have a Master's or PhD in relevant fields and a strong background in high-speed photonics with experience in system architecture. A competitive pay range is offered, along with a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Experience in simulation, measurement, or system architecture.
• Understanding of signal integrity principles and IMDD transceiver design.

Responsibilities

• Define architectures for xPO interconnect products.
• Lead system-level modeling and simulation efforts.
• Collaborate with engineering groups to optimize system design.

Skills

Knowledge of high-speed photonics and optical system design

Proficiency in Python programming

Ability to synthesize complex technical findings

Education

Master’s degree in Optics/Photonics, Physics, or Electrical Engineering

PhD in Optics/Photonics, Physics, or Electrical Engineering

Tools

High-speed test and measurement tools (VNAs, BERTs)

Job description

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