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Lead Engineer, Systems Engineer, Electrical Engineering

Job in Fremont, Alameda County, California, 94537, USA
Listing for: Coherent
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-01-14
Job specializations:
  • Engineering
    Systems Engineer, Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineer
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 150000 - 200000 USD Yearly USD 150000.00 200000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

Description

Primary

Duties & Responsibilities

Primary responsibility is opto-electrical / rf design and characterization of fiber optic sub-assemblies primarily

100 Gbit / s and higher with focus on coherent transmission

Experience with various simulation modeling tools such as SW HFSS ADS CST Matlab Zemax etc.

Work closely with both internal and external suppliers to develop the necessary active components (SiPh PICs InP components drivers TIAs analog ICs etc.)

Identify and drive reliability performance and yield improvement projects

Interface with internal customers in both NPI and production organizations.

Education & Experience

B.S. with 5 years of related experience or M.S. with 2 years or Ph.D.

(M.S. preferred Ph.D. a plus)

Expertise on high-speed optoelectronic and RF components designs specifications characterization performance and qualification

Solid foundation of understanding for high-speed optical transceivers

Optomechanical design

Skills & Other Requirements

Strong laboratory measurement skills required (optical and electrical lab measurements) including script-based test automation

Strong collaborative and communications skills are required for interactions with customers with the design process and manufacturing teams.

Strong analytical problem-solving skills for product design and debug

Hands‑on technical background in optical transceiver designs CW and tunable lasers Silicon Photonics DSP driver TIA PCB / PCBA pluggable and co‑packaged optics electrical and optical packaging

Experience in advanced packaging of electrical and / or optical devices (flip‑chip BGA fiber array attachment)

Working Conditions
  • This position is on-site
  • May require occasional off-site meetings or travel
  • Regular use of a computer and other office equipment is necessary
  • Interaction with team members and external contacts is a regular part of the job
  • May require occasional overtime and flexibility in work hours to accommodate the executives needs
Physical Requirements
  • Sitting for extended periods while working on a computer or conducting meetings.
  • Use of hands and fingers for typing writing and handling documents.
  • Occasional lifting of objects or materials up to 20 pounds for administrative tasks.
  • Ability to communicate verbally and in writing.
  • Mobility within the office environment to attend meetings or interact with colleagues.
Safety Requirements

All employees are required to follow the site EHS procedures and Coherent Corp. Corporate EHS standards.

Quality and Environmental Responsibilities

Depending on location this position may be responsible for the execution and maintenance of the ISO 9000 and / or other applicable standards that may apply to the relevant roles and responsibilities within the Quality Management System and Environmental Management System.

Culture Commitment

Ensure adherence to companys values (ICARE) in all aspects of your position at Coherent Corp. :

I ntegrity Create an Environment of Trust

C ollaboration Innovate Through the Sharing of Ideas

A ccountability Own the Process and the Outcome

R espect Recognize the Value in Everyone

E nthusiasm Find a Sense of Purpose in Work

E O E Statement

Coherent Corp. is an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex gender identity sexual orientation race color religion national origin disability protected Veteran status age or any other characteristic protected by law.

If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability you may contact us at .

Key Skills

Administrative Skills,Facilities Management,Biotechnology,Creative Production,Design And Estimation,Architecture

Employment Details

Employment Type

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Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

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