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Coherent Corp. · 16 hours ago

Lead Optical Test Engineer

positionHorsham, PA
timeFull-time
remoteHybrid
senioritySenior Level, Lead/Staff
money$89K/yr - $152K/yr
date5+ 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.

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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.

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Coherent empowers market innovators to define the future through breakthrough technologies, from materials to systems.
dateFounded in 1971
location
Saxonburg, Pennsylvania, USA
people-size10001+ employees
web-link
https://www.coherent.com/

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Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$3.44B
Key Investors
JP Morgan Chase
2025-09-26Post Ipo Debt· $3.03B
2021-05-07Post Ipo Equity· $410M
1987-10-09IPO

Leadership Team

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Sherri Luther
CFO and Treasurer
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Giovanni Barbarossa
Chief Strategy Officer & President Materials Segment
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