Senior Hardware Engineer, Optical Transceivers

Coherent Corp.; Saxonburg (PA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Coherent Corp. seeks a Hardware Engineer to own hardware elements of optical transceiver designs. You will work with firmware, manufacturing and test teams to drive hardware architecture, verification and performance improvements.

The role focuses on analog/digital circuit design, PCB layout, and cross-functional collaboration to meet project schedules and industry standards. Strong independence and communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering or a related discipline.
• Two to five years of hardware engineering experience, ideally in optical communications, photonics or RF.
• Proficiency in schematic capture and PCB layout tools.
• Strong analogue and digital circuit design and simulation experience.
• Ability to work independently and own technical deliverables.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate within multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Independently lead hardware design and development activities, including evaluation and selection of optical and RF components.
• RF, analogue and digital circuit design and simulation; schematic capture and PCB layout.
• Design verification testing, troubleshooting and performance analysis.
• Develop hardware for optical transceiver modules per schedules and requirements.
• Define digital control requirements for firmware implementation.
• Coordinate hardware development with firmware, manufacturing and test teams.
• Participate in hardware design reviews and define product architectures.
• Ensure designs meet industry standards and customer requirements.
• Evaluate future product needs and architectures; improve performance, reliability and manufacturability.
• Provide technical training and support within the area of expertise.
• Engage with customers to provide technical guidance when required.

Skills

PCB design

Schematic capture

Circuit simulation

Analogue and digital design

Independent ownership

Education

Advanced degree in Electrical/Computer Engineering

Tools

Schematic capture tools

PCB layout tools

Job description

Coherent Corp. seeks a Hardware Engineer to own hardware elements of optical transceiver designs. You will work with firmware, manufacturing and test teams to drive hardware architecture, verification and performance improvements.

The role focuses on analog/digital circuit design, PCB layout, and cross-functional collaboration to meet project schedules and industry standards. Strong independence and communication skills are essential.