II-VI Aerospace & Defense · 2 months ago
Lead Optical Test Engineer
702 Electronic Drive, Horsham, PA, 19044, US
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
$89K/yr - $152K/yr
5+ years expII-VI Aerospace & Defense is a global leader in lasers and engineered materials, seeking a Lead Optical Test Engineer to develop verification plans for coherent products. The role involves designing test subsystems, performing testing, and documenting results for internal and external stakeholders.
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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
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 a plus
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)
Company
II-VI Aerospace & Defense
II-VI Aerospace & Defense provides optical assemblies.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Sheila Campbell
Sr. Human Resources Business Partner
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