Senior Principal Validation Engineer, VCSEL Optical Interconnect Test Platforms
Core
Design and develop electrical and optical test platforms, benches, and measurement methodologies for VCSEL-based optical interconnect products from first silicon through tape-out.
Role type
Senior Principal Validation Engineer (Optical Interconnects)
Builds
Electrical and optical test platforms, benches, measurement methods, and characterization boards for high-speed optical interconnects.
Domain
Semiconductor / Optical Interconnects / High-Speed Electrical & Optical Testing
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, Troubleshooting and root-cause analysis
Preferred skills
VCSELs and photodetectors experience, Chiplet interfaces, DSP communication theory, Lab capability building
Technologies
Python, MATLAB, JMP, R, SCPI, VISA, GPIB, OrCAD, Allegro, BERT, VNA, TDR, AWG, Optical Spectrum Analyzers, Power Meters
Responsibilities
Define validation strategy and roadmap across global labs; Design and develop test platforms and benches; Develop hardware including PCBs and test fixtures; Develop new measurement techniques for optical links; Bring up and characterize electro-optical chiplets; Automate benches and data flows; Build and mentor the engineering team.
Seniority
Principal, Strategy & Mentorship
