Tektronix · 2 weeks ago
Ethernet Technology Lead (Tektronix)
Beaverton, OR
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$120K/yr - $224K/yr
8+ years expTektronix is a leading company in precision-engineered measurement solutions, and they are seeking a highly skilled Ethernet Technology Lead to shape the future of Ethernet standards. The role involves representing Tektronix in various standards bodies, driving the development of next-generation Ethernet technologies, and collaborating with engineering teams to translate standards into innovative test solutions.
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Responsibilities
Represent Tektronix in Ethernet standards bodies—including IEEE 802.3, OIF, UALink, Ethernet Alliance, and OPEN Alliance (Automotive Ethernet)—actively contributing to working groups to influence and shape test requirements and compliance programs
Lead the design and architecture of validation solutions that align with Ethernet standards ensuring Tektronix’s offerings address compliance, interoperability, and performance requirements
Build strong relationships with industry stakeholders—semiconductor vendors, OEMs, Tier-1 suppliers, datacenter providers—to drive collaborative technology development and ensure customer validation needs are met
Leverage insights from standards activities, competitor analysis, and customer engagement to inform Tektronix’s product strategy and positioning in Ethernet test
Partner with customers to address validation challenges for high-speed links, in-vehicle networking, and interoperability testing. Translate customer insights into innovative solutions and provide technical support throughout adoption
Publish technical papers, present at standards and industry conferences, and create influential technical content that positions Tektronix as a leader in Ethernet validation
Mentor and lead engineers while collaborating with Product Management, R&D, Sales, and Marketing to ensure solutions align with market and technical needs
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's or Master's in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related technical field
8+ years in high-speed data interfaces or networking technologies, with strong validation expertise in Ethernet (high-speed and/or automotive)
Proven experience participating in industry standards bodies (IEEE 802.3, OPEN Alliance, OIF) with understanding of how standards shape ecosystems
Hands-on experience with High Speed and/or Low speed Ethernet compliance and protocol validation using oscilloscopes, BERTs, AWGs, and compliance automation software
Strong analytical skills to connect technical details to market and product strategy
Excellent communication skills for representing Tektronix in external forums
Passion for Ethernet technologies and advancing standards through collaboration
Travel up to 25-30% for standards meetings, customer engagements, and industry events
Preferred
Experience in the semiconductor or automotive industries
Strong knowledge of Ethernet physical layer and protocol specifications (10BASE-T1S, 100/1000BASE-T1, 2.5G/5G/10G, 50G/100G/400G/800G Ethernet, TSN)
Optical Ethernet/optical interconnect experience is a plus
Prior experience driving compliance programs or interoperability test events
Experience leading cross-functional initiatives across product, engineering, and marketing
Technical publication record in Ethernet-related conferences or journals
Benefits
This position is also eligible for bonus as part of the total compensation package.
Company
Tektronix
Tektronix specializes in calibration, testing, repair, asset management, and factory services. It is a sub-organization of Danaher.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
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