Electro Optical Test Development Engineer

Job description

Electro-Optical Test Development Engineer
Allentown, PA, United States
Full-Time

Essential Functions / Key Responsibilities

Participate in the software and hardware development, documentation and support of portions of the test plans for the optical modules and line cards used in a 2.4 TBit Photonics Integrated Circuit (PIC) based network solutions for C and L Band transmission
Define and configure required test instrumentation and hardware
Partner with product team to author and refine efficient optical calibration sequences
Develop VB.NET software to fully automate the test execution
Develop and support the automated manufacturing test infrastructure
Partner with engineering staff to define and implement detailed testability requirements
Provide fault isolation and identification capability to the manufacturing technical staff
Help drive end to end test yield improvements and test time reduction efforts

Education / Experience

BS in science or engineering required, MS or PhD desired (Physics, Optics, Electrical Eng)
Previous experience in developing test and measurement solutions for electrical and optical components or subsystems is beneficial

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

Familiarity with phase/amplitude modulation theory is a requirement
Experience with Serdes, electrical RF testing, and FEC operation are all pluses
Programming experience in OO languages is required. VB.NET is preferred
Attention to detail and willingness to produce detailed test plan documentation
Experience with digital and mixed signal IC testing is beneficial
Experience with testing and characterizing photonic circuits containing I/Q modulators and demodulators is beneficial
Hands on experience with optical and electrical test and measurement equipment including programmable optical power meters, attenuators, and switches, optical spectrum analyzers, digital multi-meters and oscilloscopes is beneficial

Infinera is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with disability. EEO Employer/Vet/Disabled.