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Coherent Corp. · 2 days ago

Lead Optical Test Engineer

Horsham, PA

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$89K/yr - $152K/yr

5+ years exp

Coherent Corp. is a global leader in lasers, engineered materials, and networking components. They are seeking a Lead Optical Test Engineer to develop verification plans and design optical test subsystems, while performing testing and documenting results.

Responsibilities

Develop detailed Design Verification plans for new coherent products

Design optical transmission test subsystems for use in verification and regression testing in Horsham, PA lab

Evaluate complex modulation formats using optical test bench

Perform verification and regression testing of coherent products

Document test results in detailed reports to be shared both internally and externally

Qualification

Optical system testingPython codingAdvanced modulation techniquesHands-on lab experienceOptical transmission impairmentsHigh data rate testingFamiliar with test equipmentTeam playerProblem-solving attitude

Required

B.Sc. or M.Sc. in Optics, Physics or any related field

5-year minimum experience developing and testing optical systems or subsystems

Hands-on lab experience is a must

Team player who is willing to work on a multitude of projects simultaneously

Results oriented and strong problem-solving attitude

Understanding of optical transmission impairments

Strong understanding of advanced multi-level modulation techniques, DQPSK, DP-QPSK, QAM, OFDM, etc

Preferred

Experience with developing and using Python coding for automation of test equipment

Experience with testing of high data rate Coherent optical communication systems preferred (800G and 1.6T)

Familiar with commercially available Test equipment and optical link simulators (in particular: VPI transmission maker)

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.

Founded in 1971

Saxonburg, PA, US

10001+ employees

http://www.coherent.com

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