Staff, Hardware Engineer - 1013195

Juniper Networks; Sunnyvale (CA); On-site; USD 165,000 - 239,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for a talented Optical Hardware Engineer to join their innovative Optical Engineering team. In this role, you will be responsible for developing specifications for cutting-edge optical transceivers, engaging with vendors, and creating test plans to ensure top-notch performance. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to integrate optics into advanced routing and switching systems. This position offers a unique opportunity to work on state-of-the-art technology while contributing to the development of high-performance networking solutions. If you are passionate about optics and eager to make a significant impact, this role is for you.

Benefits

Medical benefits

401(k) eligibility

Vacation

Sick time

Parental leave

Qualifications

• 5 years of optical transceiver module specification and test experience.
• Experience in hardware board design is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Develop pluggable IMDD optics transceiver specifications and requirements.
• Conduct performance characterization and qualification tests.
• Support external optics certification and interoperability.

Skills

Optical transceiver module specification

Test automation software

Optical equipment knowledge

Electrical equipment knowledge

Interpersonal skills

Written and verbal communication

Education

BS/MSEE

Tools

Optical test equipment

Electrical test equipment

Database software

Job description

Staff, Hardware Engineer

Location: Sunnyvale, CA

Juniper Networks is seeking a talented and experienced Optical Hardware Engineer to join its Optical Engineering team in Sunnyvale, CA. This individual will be a subject matter expert in 100G/400G/800G/1.6T pluggable IMDD transceiver optics and responsible for module level specifications and test verification across Juniper’s switching, routing and security platforms.

Responsibilities:

• Develop pluggable IMDD optics transceiver specifications and requirements based on industry standards and MSAs, e.g. IEEE, OIF, SNIA SFF.
• Engage with optics transceiver vendors on Juniper’s optics transceiver specifications and requirements for optical product definition.
• Creates optics module test plans to address verification requirements.
• Builds test stations using optical and electrical test equipment.
• Creates test automation software to execute tests and store results in database.
• Conducts performance characterization and qualification tests.
• Develop software to process data and distill results. Generate test reports.
• Work closely with Signal Integrity, System Hardware and Software engineering teams with optics integration in Juniper routing/switching/security systems.
• Support Juniper Customer Service teams with pluggable optics failure root cause analysis.
• Support external optics certification and interoperability with 3rd party networking equipment.

Requirements:

• At least BS/MSEE with 5 years of optical transceiver module specification and test experience. Experience in hardware board design is highly desirable
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience testing state of the art 100G/400G/800G modules per current optical IEEE standards and MSA specifications.
• Must have comprehensive knowledge of optical equipment, electrical equipment, and automation software used in the testing of optical modules and interfaces.
• Ability to work on several projects simultaneously in a multidisciplinary team environment.
• Strong interpersonal skills working in a mutually supportive team environment.
• Must possess written and verbal communication skills with the ability to clearly process and present test results.

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Minimum Salary: $165,600.00

Maximum Salary:$238,050.00

The pay range for this position is expected to be between $165,600.00 and $238,050.00/year; however, the base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position also includes medical benefits, 401(k) eligibility, vacation, sick time, and parental leave. Additional details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.

If hired, employee will be in an “at-will position” and the Company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.

Juniper’s pay range data is provided in accordance with local state pay transparency regulations. Juniper may post different minimum wage ranges for permanent residency petitions pursuant to US Department of Labor requirements.