Senior Staff Optical Validation Engineer

ZipRecruiter; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 165,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company seeks an Optical Validation Engineer to focus on the design verification of optical components for high-speed products. The role involves constructing test stations, creating procedures, and analyzing results, contributing to advanced optical systems aimed at data center applications. Candidates should have a strong background in electrical and optical engineering, with proficiency in design and testing.

Qualifications

• 5+ years relevant experience for B.S. or 3+ years for M.S.
• Strong background in circuit theory and high-speed RF fundamentals.
• Proficiency in programming languages like Python, C/C++, MATLAB, or LabVIEW.

Responsibilities

• Conduct electrical design & measurements of optical evaluation boards.
• Integrate optical, hardware and firmware, debugging of optical modules.
• Design and execute engineering validation testing and perform failure analysis.

Skills

Electrical Engineering

Optical Engineering

Analog Circuit Design

Digital Circuit Design

Lab Measurement Skills

Communication

Education

B.S. or M.S. in Electrical Engineering or Optical Engineering

Tools

Optical Test Instruments

OpticStudio (Zemax)

Solidworks

Job description

Job DescriptionJob DescriptionSalary: 165,000 - 190,000

About the job

The Optical Validation Group focuses on the design verification of digital and analog ICs ability to drive optical components, including but not limited to laser diode, photodiode, modulators, etc. We are looking for an Optical Validation Engineer to construct optical related test stations, create test procedures, and analyze test results. As an Optical Testing Engineer, you will contribute to Credos development of high-speed products for data center application.

Optical Validation Engineer Responsibilities:

• Conduct electrical design & measurements of optical evaluation boards and modules.
• Integration of optical, hardware and firmware, debugging and troubleshooting of optical modules.
• Create drawings, BOM and ECO to document design. Collaborate with program manager, buyer/planner, suppliers to make sure designed parts are available in timely manner for build.
• Design and execute engineering validation testing and design validation testing.
• Perform failure analysis. Work with contract manufacturer or application engineering team when needed.
• Work in a collaborative environment across teams including Singal Integrity, Thermal, Mechanical, and EE.
  
  

Minimum Qualifications:

• B.S. (Electrical Engineering, Optical Engineering) with 5+ years of relevant experience or M.S. (Electrical Engineering, Optical Engineering) with 3+ years of relevant experience.
• Strong analog/digital circuit design skills
• Strong background of circuit theory, linear system theory, feedback, ICs, and high-speed RF fundamentals
• Strong laboratory measurement skills
• Strong communication and presentation skill
  
  

Qualifications:

• Experience in optical alignment and fiber coupling.
• Strong experience with common optical test instruments, such as power meter, optical spectrum analyzer, optical variable attenuator, multi-axial stage, etc.
• Good understanding in tolerance, yield, reliability and failure analysis.
• Experience in high-speed optical and electrical test and test automation.
• Programming skills in one or more of the following: Python, C/C++, MATLAB, or LabVIEW.
• Experience in optical simulation with OpticStudio (Zemax).
• Experience in mechanical software (Solidworks).