Coherent Corp. · 2 weeks ago
Sr. Principal Hardware Architect for Optical Transceivers
Fremont, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$153K/yr - $215K/yr
10+ years expCoherent Corp. is a global leader in lasers, engineered materials and networking components, and they are seeking a Sr. Principal Hardware Architect for Optical Transceivers. The role involves leading the design of PAM4 optical transceivers for various applications and working cross-functionally to develop compliant optical transceivers.
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Responsibilities
Lead the design of PAM4 optical transceivers for datacenter, AI/ML, HPC applications from concept to high-volume production ready
Define and implement the electrical/optical architecture of pluggable/co-packaged optical transceivers meeting customers’ requirements
Work cross-functionally with FW/SW, OSA (optical sub-assembly), process development, Q&R, program/product management to develop fully compliant optical transceivers
Lead the integration of optical, hardware, FW/SW, and process, including troubleshooting and yield improvement
Create various drawings, BOM and ECO as product design documents
Address/resolve DFM issues
Hold the architecture, EVT, DVT phase reviews to lead the design to NPI stage
Perform RF and link simulations as needed
Qualification
Required
B.S. with typically 10 years of related experience, M.S./Ph.D. preferred
Strong knowledge and expertise in high-speed RF design, photonics, and optoelectronics
Expertise on high-speed optoelectronic and RF components – designs, specifications, characterization, performance, and qualification
Solid foundation of understanding: signal/power integrity (SI/PI), system integration of FW/SW and HW with respect to functionality and performance, optomechanical design
Excellent communication and presentation skills
Strong analytical problem-solving skills for product design and debug
Hands-on technical background in PAM4 optical transceiver designs – EML, Silicon Photonics, DSP, driver, TIA, PCB/PCBA, electrical and optical packaging
High-density multiple-layer PCB designs
Experience in RF analysis and design using modeling tools such as CST or HFSS
Optical and electrical lab measurement skills, including script-based test automation
Benefits
Competitive compensation program
Comprehensive career development platform
Company
Coherent Corp.
Coherent empowers market innovators to define the future through breakthrough technologies, from materials to systems.
10001+ employees
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