Optical System Test Engineer jobs in United States
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Molex ยท 6 hours ago

Optical System Test Engineer

positionFremont, CA
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
senioritySenior Level, Lead/Staff
money$130K/yr - $180K/yr
date3+ years exp

Molex is a leading supplier of connectors and interconnect components, driving innovation in electronics. The Optical System Test Engineer will lead systems engineering and lab management for DWDM optical networks, collaborating with various teams to ensure product quality and compliance with customer requirements.

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Responsibilities

Build and maintain the lab infrastructure for the optical systems
Develop and maintain Python-based automation scripts, tools, and frameworks to analyze, monitor, and troubleshoot network systems
Assess and review designs and project activities to ensure compliance with customer requirements and development guidelines, providing actionable feedback to enhance product quality
Define system architecture and collaborate with optical, mechanical, electrical, and firmware teams to optimize performance, power, cost, and form factor
Continuously improve system architecture to enhance reliability, efficiency, scalability, and fault tolerance, ensuring seamless integration across hardware, software, and network layers
Work closely with engineering, product management, and testing teams to analyze requirements, identify risks, and develop scalable, standards-compliant solutions
Design and implement module- and system-level test plans, ensuring robustness and compliance with specifications
Assist in customer certification tests, ensuring compliance with industry standards and performance requirements
Develop operational improvements in change management, workflows, and day-to-day processes
Provide technical support for field operations, including issue investigation, log analysis, and resolution of optical network problems
Document and share best practices, troubleshooting guides, and lessons learned to improve field serviceability

Qualification

DWDM optical networksPython scriptingOptical test equipmentOptical amplification technologiesSystem architecture designProblem-solving skillsCustomer focusCross-functional collaboration

Required

BS or MS in Network Engineering, Electrical Engineering, a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience
Minimum of 3+ years of hands-on experience in optical communication systems such as operating and maintaining DWDM optical networks
Minimum of 2+ years of professional experience in Python or similar scripting languages for automation and scripting tasks
Hands-on experience with operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of: DWDM systems (fixed and flexible grid), Coherent optical transmission systems, Optical amplification technologies (EDFA, Raman), Optical protection schemes, Pluggable optics and transponders
Hands-on experience with optical test equipment for troubleshooting and validation, including OTDR (Optical Time-Domain Reflectometer), OSA (Optical Spectrum Analyzer), BERT (Bit Error Rate Tester), and optical power meters
Design, develop, and maintain automation scripts (Python or similar) to streamline production line bring-up, testing, and validation processes
Write and execute test plans, automation frameworks, and validation procedures
Develop troubleshooting tools, diagnostic scripts, and system guides to improve operational efficiency
Proven customer focus with strong relationship-building skills and a track record of end-to-end problem resolution

Preferred

Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to perform logical breakdowns, root cause analysis (RCA), and cross-functional investigations involving hardware, software, and optical transport systems
Conduct statistical analysis of network hardware performance and incident data to identify trends and develop data-driven continual improvement plans
Utilize analytical insights to optimize network reliability, performance, and operational efficiency
Strong understanding of optical link budgets, signal integrity, and performance optimization in high-speed networks

Benefits

Medical
Dental
Vision
Flexible spending and health savings accounts
Life insurance
ADD
Disability
Retirement
Paid vacation/time off
Educational assistance
Infertility assistance
Paid parental leave
Adoption assistance

Company

Molex

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Molex supplies electronic interconnect solutions and connectivity products for a broad range of industries. It is a sub-organization of Koch, Inc..
dateFounded in 1938
location
Lisle, Illinois, USA
people-size10001+ employees
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http://www.molex.com

H1B Sponsorship

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Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
unknown
2013-09-09Acquired

Leadership Team

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Martin Slark
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Demond johns
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