Optical / Photonics Validation Engineering, Senior Director
Core
Lead characterization, validation, and qualification of near-packaged optics (NPO) and co-packaged optics (CPO) systems for next-generation data center and networking platforms.
Role type
Senior Director, Optical Photonics Validation Engineering
Builds
Advanced photonic interconnects for hyperscale data centers and networking platforms
Domain
Silicon photonics, optical packaging, high-speed interconnects, data center infrastructure
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Optical module testing, photonic component validation, high-speed interconnect qualification, optical measurements (IL, RL, BER, eye diagrams), optical alignment, signal characterization, optical instrumentation (OSA, BERT, network analyzers), data analysis, automation scripting (Python, LabVIEW, MATLAB), statistical validation methods, design-of-experiments (DOE)
Preferred skills
Co-packaged optics (CPO), silicon photonics assemblies, near-packaged optical interfaces, industry standards compliance (IEEE 802.3, OIF), reliability qualification (HTOL, TC, mechanical shock/vibration), system-level validation for networking
Technologies
CXL, Ethernet, NVLink, PCIe, UALink, COSMOS software suite
Responsibilities
Define and implement validation approach for optical, electrical, and thermal performance; Develop comprehensive validation and test plans; Define optical test methodologies for complex integrated systems; Collaborate with design, packaging, and system architecture teams; Establish automated test frameworks; Analyze measurement data to identify performance trends and failure modes; Lead design-of-experiments (DOE) initiatives; Interface with manufacturing, reliability, and quality teams; Mentor junior engineers
Seniority
Senior Director, strategic leadership with hands-on technical expertise