Senior Principal Hardware Development Engineer - Optical Solutions

Molex possesses a rich heritage in the optical industry.

We provide the highest performing and field-proven wavelength management solutions, from components and modules to integrated line-cards.

Continuous innovation in passive component function integration, miniaturization, and manufacturing automation, cutting edge WSS and amplification technology and comprehensive optical, mechanical, electrical and software design capabilities enable us to serve the needs of high-density, high-bandwidth, and flexible optical networks of telecom, datacom, hyperscale datacenter and supercomputing.

About the Role

Molex is seeking a very experienced Senior Principal Hardware Development Engineer to contribute to the design and development of advanced optical transceivers used in next-generation data center and telecom networks.

This hands-on role requires deep technical expertise in optical transceiver architecture, component integration, and system-level performance, with a strong emphasis on innovation, reliability, and manufacturability.

The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in our organization and will have the opportunity to work in a collaborative and innovative engineering environment.

Some travel is required in this role.

What You Will Do



* Provide critical contributions to the architecture, design, and validation of advanced optical transceiver modules (e.g., QSFP-DD, OSFP) supporting data rates of 800G, and higher.


* Responsible for the integration and bring-up of new optical transceiver designs.


* Collaborate with cross-functional teams including optics, mechanical, firmware, and system integration to ensure performance and compliance with industry standards.


* Define and drive transceiver-level characterization and validation.


* Act as a technical mentor and thought leader within the organization.


* Collaborate with customers and internal stakeholders to understand requirements and provide technical leadership.

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)



* Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Physics, or a related field


* 10+ years of hands-on hardware design experience, with at least 5 years focused on coherent and/or PAM4 optical transceivers.


* Proficient in lab testing and characterization using OSA, BERT, OMA, eye diagram analysis, power meters, etc.

Ability to automate measurements using C# or Python is an advantage.


* Familiarity with industry requirements such as IEEE and OIF.


* Excellent problem-solving, communication, and leadership skills.

What Will Put You Ahead


* Masters or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Physics, or related technical field

For this role, we anticipate paying $180,000 - $230,000 per year.

This role is eligible for variable pay, issued as a monetary bonus or in another form.

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