Senior Fiber Optic Transceiver Design Engineer

COHERENT; Fremont (CA); On-site; USD 146,000 - 202,000; Full time

Job summary

Coherent is seeking a hands-on engineer to design and develop fiber optic transceivers, focusing on analog/RF performance, modeling and measurement. You will collaborate with firmware, optical, mechanical and process teams to meet customer requirements, participate in design reviews, and drive parts from concept to pilot builds on site in Fremont, CA.

The role requires strong lab skills, experience with CST/HFSS, and a proven ability to create drawings, BOMs and ECOs, ensuring timely

Qualifications

• B.S. degree in electrical engineering or related field; M.S. preferred and Ph.D. a plus.
• At least 5 years of relevant work experience.
• Hands-on in design process from concept to verification and prototype build.

Responsibilities

• Shared responsibility for design and development of fiber optic transceivers, including analysis, modeling, simulation, and measurement of optical and electrical performance.
• Part of a multi-disciplinary engineering team from conception to volume manufacturing readiness.
• Collaborate with firmware, optical, mechanical and process engineers to meet customer requirements.
• Be hands-on in every design step: conceptualization, prototyping, verification, and final selection.
• Create drawings, BOMs and ECOs; coordinate with PM, buyers, suppliers for timely parts availability.
• Conduct transceiver design reviews for Architectural, EVT, and DVT phase milestones.

Skills

Analog circuit design

RF/microwave knowledge

Circuit theory & linear systems

Laboratory measurement skills

Board-level design experience

RF modeling CST/HFSS

Electronics CAD tools

Realtime firmware understanding

Electro-optic devices basics

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Master's degree preferred

Ph.D. a plus

Tools

CST

HFSS

EDA CAD tools

Job description

Coherent is seeking a hands-on engineer to design and develop fiber optic transceivers, focusing on analog/RF performance, modeling and measurement. You will collaborate with firmware, optical, mechanical and process teams to meet customer requirements, participate in design reviews, and drive parts from concept to pilot builds on site in Fremont, CA.

The role requires strong lab skills, experience with CST/HFSS, and a proven ability to create drawings, BOMs and ECOs, ensuring timely