Hardware Engineer - Optics

Job Summary

Hardware Engineer - Optics

Location:

Sunnyvale, CA (hybrid, up to 3 days in the lab).

HPE Networking seeks an experienced Optical Hardware Engineer to join the Optical Engineering team, responsible for 100G/400G/800G/1.6T pluggable optical/electrical transceiver and cable assembly interconnects, including module level specifications and test verification across HPE’s switching, routing, and security platforms.

• Develop specifications and requirements for pluggable optical/electrical transceiver and cable assemblies based on industry standards and MSAs (IEEE, OIF, SNIA SFF).
• Engage with optics transceiver vendors on HPE’s optics specifications and requirements.
• Create optics module test plans and build test stations using optical and electrical test equipment.
• Develop test automation software to execute tests and store results in a database.
• Conduct performance characterization and qualification tests.
• Develop software to process data and distill results, generating test reports.
• Collaborate with Signal Integrity, System Hardware, and Software engineering teams for optics integration in routing, switching, and security systems.
• Support HPE Customer Service teams with pluggable optics failure root cause analysis.
• Support external optics certification and interoperability with 3rd party networking equipment.

• Bachelor’s Degree and at least 5 years of optical transceiver module specification and test experience.
• Experience in hardware board design is highly desirable.
• Demonstrated knowledge of 100G/400G/800G module testing per current optical IEEE standards and MSA specifications.
• Comprehensive knowledge of optical equipment, electrical equipment, and automation software used in testing of optical modules and interfaces.
• Ability to manage multiple projects in a multidisciplinary team environment.
• Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills with the ability to present test results clearly.

• Health & Wellbeing: comprehensive suite of benefits supporting physical, financial, and emotional wellbeing.
• Personal & Professional Development: programs to support career goals and skill development.
• Unconditional Inclusion: inclusive culture that values diverse backgrounds.

HPE is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Veteran/Disabled/LGBT employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, or any protected category, and all decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business need. HPE will comply with all applicable laws related to employer use of arrest and conviction records, including laws requiring consideration of qualified applicants with criminal histories.

HPE is an E-Verify employer.

Accessibility: HPE encourages applications from all qualified individuals, including those with disabilities, and provides accommodation upon request.