Programming.com · 21 hours ago
Optical Design Validation Test Engineer
Programming.com is seeking a Hardware / Optical Design Validation Test Engineer to join their team focused on validating and qualifying cutting-edge hardware technologies. The role involves defining and executing validation test strategies for high-speed optical interfaces and developing automated test systems to ensure product quality and compliance with industry standards.
Responsibilities
Define and execute hardware and optical validation test strategies
Validate high-speed optical interfaces (DAC, multimode, single-mode)
Develop and automate test systems to improve efficiency
Perform compliance testing against IEEE and industry standards
Analyze failures, drive root-cause analysis, and support issue resolution
Collaborate cross-functionally with hardware, SI, and software teams
Qualification
Required
Background in Electrical or Computer Engineering
Experience with optical or electrical test & measurement equipment
Strong knowledge of high-speed SERDES / signal integrity
Test automation experience using Python, C/C++, or MATLAB
Familiarity with optical transceivers (SFP, QSFP, OSFP, QSFP-DD)
Preferred
Optical signal measurement and diagnostics experience
Instrument control and test automation
Knowledge of standards such as IEEE 802.3, OIF/CEI, MSA