Senior Manager, Test-OCS

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

Testing Solutions for OCS


* Develop testing methods and workstations used in the development of OCS systems.


* Develop the testing methods and workstations used in the manufacturing of OCS systems.


* Oversee the implementation of the testing you have developed


* Take responsibility for the effectiveness, cost, and throughput of the OCS testing


* This testing includes both front end (OCS Engine) and backend (OCS Chassis) testing.

Technical Leadership


* Work with hardware, ASIC, photonics, firmware, and software teams to deliver cohesive system test solutions.


* Lead design and architecture reviews to ensure robust and manufacturable test systems.


* Manage the personnel necessary to develop testing and perform such testing in development and manufacturing.

Cross-Functional Collaboration


* Work with product management to translate customer and datacenter requirements into testing specifications.


* Partner with operations and manufacturing teams to ensure scalability and quality of optical hardware.


* Support customer engagement teams with technical deep-dives and testing overviews.

Education & Experience


* Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Physics/Photonics, or related field.


* Sufficient experience in optical networking, photonic systems, or large-scale network/system architecture.


* Strong understanding of optical circuit switching technologies, optical components (lasers, modulators, WSS, MEMS, silicon photonics), and fiber interconnects.


* Proficiency in system design for high-bandwidth, low-latency, and energy-efficient interconnect architectures.

Skills


* Experience with Liquid Crystal-based OCS designs.


* Experience in testing OCS systems and in creating new test methodologies and equipment..


* Understanding of firmware/embedded systems, hardware bring-up, and optical test equipment.


* Ability to collaborate across highly specialized hardware, software, and photonics teams.


* Excellent communication and technical writing skills.


* Strong analytical and problem-resolution skills, especially in complex interdisciplinary systems.

Working Conditions


* This position is on-site in Sunnyvale, California


* May require occasional off-site meetings or travel, including to China


* Regular use of a computer and other office equipment is necessary


* Interaction with team members and external contacts is a regular part of the job


* May require occasional overtime and flexibility in work hours to accommodate the executive's needs

Physical Requirements


* Sitting for extended periods while working on a computer or conducting meetings.


* Use of hands and fingers for typing, writing, and handling documents.


* Ability to work in a cleanroom in appropriate cleanroom attire.


* Occasional lifting of objects or materials up to 20 p...