We are looking for an experienced, hands-on System Integration Engineer focused primarily on full optical-module integration and testing with various customer platforms.
The role also covers bring-up and debugging from the silicon and board level to DSP and complete system solutions. It combines laboratory work, root-cause investigation, intermediate Python/MATLAB automation, and cross-functional collaboration.
Requirements
Responsibilities
Execute PCB bring-up procedures and validate boards for ASIC revisions.
Validate EVBs, reference designs, and optical modules.
Perform full optical-module testing and integration with customer platforms.
Develop and execute validation plans, test procedures, and regression tests.
Debug complex hardware, firmware, and system-level issues.
Validate power, clock, reset, and high-speed interfaces, including SerDes and optical links.
Develop Python/MATLAB automation for validation, characterization, and regression testing.
Operate and automate laboratory measurement equipment.
Analyze BER, eye quality, signal integrity, power consumption, and thermal behavior.
Work with hardware, firmware, and software teams to resolve system issues.
Characterize analog blocks, DACs, ADCs, PLLs, power supplies, and monitoring circuitry.
Review schematics and identify board-level issues.
Prepare validation reports and document debugging findings.
Support customer evaluations and reproduce customer-reported issues.
Prepare and deliver product demonstrations for customers.
Collaborate with customers, external partners, and vendors during integration activities.
Required Qualifications
6+ years of experience in hardware, system validation, or system integration.
Strong laboratory skills and experience with electronic measurement equipment.
Experience debugging complex electronic systems.
Intermediate Python proficiency for automation and data analysis.
Good understanding of digital interfaces and embedded systems.
Experience in digital signal processing (DSP) and communication systems.
Familiarity with power sequencing, voltage regulators, clocks, and reset architectures.
Ability to read schematics and perform board-level debugging.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Excellent communication and documentation skills.
Fluent English.
Availability to work fully on-site, five days per week.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with high-speed interfaces such as PCIe, Ethernet, and SerDes.
Experience with coherent optical DSPs.
Familiarity with CMIS, OIF, or OpenROADM specifications.
Understanding of Signal Integrity and Power Integrity.
Experience validating mixed-signal ASICs.
Experience with analog calibration techniques.
Experience with MATLAB/Python.
Experience working in multidisciplinary engineering teams.
Personal Attributes
Hands-on and proactive.
Curious and driven to investigate root causes.
Strong ownership and accountability.
Excellent teamwork and communication skills.
Able to manage multiple activities in a fast-paced environment.
Detail-oriented, with a systematic approach to debugging.
