Senior Optics Engineer

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** Duties and Responsibilities
*** Test opto-electronic components and sub systems (small signal analysis NVA/LCA, wideband BER, scope, AWG measurements, noise/distortion loading, DWDM testbed)
* Write component and sub system specifications and review vendor specifications
* Work with vendors on driving product roadmap and specifications
* Simulate optical components and systems
* Design and manufacture quality and reliability tests for optical sub-assemblies
* Coordinate design with optical, mechanical, digital, firmware and software engineers to reach interface and packaging objectives
* Perform Design Verification Testing of optical components and modules
* Perform reliability tests on optical components and modules (e.g. GR-468)
* Define the production tests to be performed on products at the contract-manufacturer location
* Provide internal input into NPI, manufacturing, quality, Operations and Sales
* Identify and mitigate project risks
* Other projects and assignments may result and be assigned to accommodate the changing needs of the department and the Company#
** Qualifications**## Basic Qualifications
* BS or MS or PhD in Electrical Engineering or Physics
* In-depth knowledge of Optical Communications Theory and Digital Communications Theory
* Able to design and develop optical modules and sub-assemblies
* Expertise in testing optical modules and sub-assemblies and automation
* Proficient in writing technical specifications
* Knowledge of commonly-used concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field
* Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
* Self-motivated and can perform with minimal supervision
* Relies on instructions and pre-established guidelines to perform the functions of the job
* Travel is limited and rare for this position##

Preferred Qualifications
* Knowledgeable of Ethernet standards is preferred
* Knowledgeable of optical component reliability and telecom performance standards such as Telcordia, IEC, and ITU
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