Optical System Test Engineer

Your Job

We're seeking a dedicated Optical System Test Engineer to join our Fremont team and support the OLS (Optical Line System) program.

This is a hands-on role focused on L0 optical control testing, software functionality validation, and coordination of all test activities.

You'll serve as the local interface with our offshore test development team, ensuring efficient collaboration with the global OLS design and test teams.

Our Team

Molex possesses a rich heritage in the optical industry.

We provide the highest performing and field-proven wavelength management solutions from components, 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.

We serve global clients in telecom and datacom industries in providing innovative optical modules and subsystems to support our customer's next generation networks.

We are hiring a Staff Optical System Test Engineer to join our team.

This person will be responsible for testing our optical DWDM network.

This role is critical to the advancement of our next phases in product development.

What You Will Do


* Own the end-to-end OLS optical testing and validation process, including final DVT, customer demo systems, and customer field mirror systems.


* Develop and execute test plans for L0 optical control and software functionality, transforming requirements into actionable test cases.


* Coordinate all local test activities and act as the primary point of contact for the offshore test development team.


* Support automation development to streamline workflows and provide hands-on lab support for configuring and maintaining testbeds.


* Assist with customer demos, GUI validation, and provide onsite support for cross-functional teams.


* Collect and analyze hardware, optics, and software data generated during testing, using statistical methods to identify trends, anomalies, and defects.

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)


* Bachelor's degree in Telecommunication, Electrical Engineering, Physics, or Optics.


* 5+ years in optical line system integration and optical networking testing.


* 3+ years in test development and automation for optical long-haul or metro systems


* Working knowledge of optical modules (WSS, OCM, DGE, EDFA, Raman, OTDR) and lab equipment (OSA, optical power meter, VOA, Optical Switch, ASE light source, TLS, Oscilloscope).


* Hands-on lab experience with optical line system installation and bring-up.


* Scripting experience for test automation in Python.


* Experience translating customer specifications into system test cases and plans.

What Will Put You Ahead
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