Drive novel technologies and solutions to create the next generation of packet-optical products
Scope, specify and test coherent optical pluggable modules
Develop purchase specifications (P-Specs) for coherent optical products
Participate with suppliers on roadmaps, features and compliance to specifications
Develop test plans to verify and test against optical/electrical specifications
Review failed test results with supplier and drive compliance to specifications
Interact with internal teams for coherent optics and router/switch system development
Participate in development of next generation coherent optics, > 800Gbps
Monitor standards activity to understand HPE’s needs and contribute when needed
Identify test equipment and test set architectures required to test new coherent optics products
Conduct optical system level verification testing when needed to understand/reproduce customer issues and escalations

BS or equivalent degree in a relevant engineering or physics discipline
Minimum of 10 years of relative experience in industry
Experience in testing/qualifying coherent optical transceivers, including OSNR measurements, impairment testing and measurement of other optical parameters
Experience in optical system verification and optical line system performance optimization.
Solid knowledge in DSP ASIC and its interaction within the pluggable optical modules.
Proficiency in the programming/automation language, i.e Python, C/C++, or MATLAB.

Hardware Engineer – Coherent Optics

Key skills