Member of Technical Staff – Silicon Photonics Integration

Coherent Corp.

Silicon photonics integration leader defining coherent optical engine and module architectures at Coherent. Driving cross-functional product development from concept through qualification and volume ramp.

Posted 8/21/2026full-timeWarren • New Jersey • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $189,500 - $262,250 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive expertise in optical communication systems and silicon-photonics product development, with a strong focus on coherent optical products and system-level design. Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage technical risks while delivering complex optical hardware.

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Optical Communication SystemsSilicon-Photonics Product DevelopmentCoherent Optical ProductsTechnical LeadershipDesign Verification

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Hard Skills

Optical Link BudgetsCoherent Transmitter/Receiver ArchitectureSiPh PIC CharacterizationDFMDFTStatistical Data AnalysisAnalytical and Simulation ModelsDesign TradeoffsCalibration/Monitoring StrategiesFailure Analysis

Soft Skills

Cross-Functional CollaborationMentoringTechnical Decision MakingJudgment in Requirements DecompositionEffective Communication

Tools & Technologies

Optical Test EquipmentElectronic Test EquipmentSimulation SoftwareStatistical Analysis ToolsAutomated Characterization Tools

Industry Keywords

PhotonicsOpticsElectrical EngineeringApplied PhysicsHigh-Speed Transmission PlatformsReliability QualificationManufacturing TransferVolume RampEHS ProceduresPPE Compliance

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Assembly

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own integration architecture for coherent transmission products from component and PIC/EIC interfaces through the optical engine, module, and system
Translate capacity, reach, optical performance, power, thermal, form-factor, cost, reliability, and manufacturability goals into specifications and acceptance criteria
Lead design tradeoffs across SiPh PICs, coherent DSP/ASICs, drivers and TIAs, lasers, passive optics, electrical interfaces, package/interconnect, PCB, thermal/mechanical design, and embedded control
Establish interface control, tolerance budgets, and design-review closure across disciplines
Develop link budgets, impairment and margin stacks, calibration/monitoring strategies, and predictive models
Lead bring-up, characterization, DVT, reliability qualification, correlation, and root-cause investigations at device, assembly, module, and system levels
Partner with product, program, manufacturing, test, quality, reliability, firmware, sourcing, foundry, OSAT, contract-manufacturing, and supplier teams
Manage technical risks and deliver DFM/DFT, production calibration, yield learning, cost, schedule, and volume-ramp objectives
Shape coherent and silicon-photonics technology roadmaps and evaluate emerging architectures and suppliers
Support standards, customer, and partner engagements; generate and protect intellectual property
Mentor engineers through rigorous, data-based technical decision making
Work in office and engineering laboratory environments using computers and optical/electronic test equipment
Collaborate with global engineering, product, manufacturing, supplier, and customer teams
Travel for supplier, manufacturing, customer, or program activities and provide schedule flexibility during bring-up, qualification, issue resolution, and production ramp

Requirements

What you’ll need

Master's or Ph.D. degree in Electrical Engineering, Photonics, Optics, Applied Physics, or a closely related field; Ph.D. preferred
A bachelor's degree with substantial directly relevant experience may be considered
Typically 15+ years of relevant industry experience
Significant technical leadership in optical communication systems and silicon-photonics or photonic-integrated-circuit product development
Demonstrated delivery of complex optical hardware through architecture, detailed design, prototype bring-up, design verification, qualification, manufacturing transfer, and volume ramp
Experience with coherent optical products such as 400ZR/800ZR, coherent pluggables, digital coherent optics, transponders, or comparable high-speed transmission platforms strongly preferred
Proven success leading matrixed, cross-functional technical teams
Deep knowledge of coherent transmitter/receiver architecture, modulation and detection, optical link budgets, OSNR, dispersion, polarization effects, nonlinearities, and DSP/hardware impairment interactions
Hands-on knowledge of SiPh PIC characterization and integration with EICs, lasers, fiber attach and optical coupling, advanced package/interconnect technologies, and high-speed electrical interfaces
Strong system-level understanding of RF design, signal and power integrity, thermal/mechanical constraints, control/monitor functions, and optical/electrical calibration
Ability to create and use analytical and simulation models, structured experiments, statistical data analysis, and automated characterization
Working knowledge of DFM, DFT, reliability physics, qualification methods, configuration/change control, failure analysis, production test, and quality systems
Demonstrated judgment in requirements decomposition, interface management, architecture trade studies, technical risk management, and design-review leadership
Ability to work effectively across global teams and time zones
Ability to travel up to approximately 15%
Ability to follow site EHS procedures and Coherent Corp. Corporate EHS standards
Ability to wear required PPE and occasionally lift or move equipment, fixtures, or materials weighing up to 20 pounds

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive compensation program
Career development platform
Stability, longevity and growth opportunities
Equal opportunity employment
Disability accommodation support