Principal Validation Engineering Optical Interconnect
Core
Lead validation engineering for VCSEL-based optical interconnect products, designing test platforms, benches, and measurement methodologies for electro-optical chiplets from first silicon to mass production.
Role type
Principal Validation Engineer (Optical Interconnects)
Builds
Electrical and optical test platforms, benches, evaluation boards, and automated measurement systems for high-speed optical interconnects.
Domain
Semiconductor / Optical Interconnects / High-Speed Communication
Required skills
High-speed electrical lab measurements, Optical lab measurements, Bench automation in Python, High-speed board design, Communication systems fundamentals, Analog and digital circuits, Technical leadership, Root-cause analysis
Preferred skills
Vendor management, Cross-site collaboration, Export control compliance
Technologies
Python, MATLAB, JMP, R, OrCAD, Allegro, Oscilloscopes, BERT, VNA/TDR, AWG, Spectrum analyzers, Optical power meters, Optical spectrum analyzers
Responsibilities
Lead multiple test platform and board developments across sites; Design and develop electrical and optical test platforms and benches; Develop new measurement techniques for optical links and high-speed electrical interfaces; Bring up, debug, and characterize electro-optical chiplets and products; Work with multiple optics vendors to qualify samples and correlate results; Automate benches and data flows; Lead and mentor a team of engineers.
Seniority
Principal, hands-on IC with leadership
