Hardware Designer

Coherent Corp.

. Work independently on hardware design and development tasks .

Posted 11/5/2026full-timeHorsham • Pennsylvania • United StatesLead💰 $166,760 - $230,780 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in hardware design and development, particularly in RF and analog/digital design, while ensuring compliance with industry standards and customer requirements. Capable of leading design teams, providing technical support, and collaborating across disciplines to enhance product performance.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Advanced Degree In Electrical Engineering15+ Years Of Experience In EngineeringAnalog/Digital Design And SimulationSchematic Capture And Dense PCB LayoutOptics Industry Experience

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Hard Skills

RF DesignPCB LayoutDesign Verification TestingHardware Architecture DevelopmentModulator Bias Loop DesignTesting Developed HardwareDigital Control Requirements DocumentationCST 3D RF Simulation SoftwarePython Programming

Soft Skills

Leadership CapabilitiesInterpersonal SkillsTeaming SkillsProblem-Solving Skills

Industry Keywords

Optical ComponentsRF ComponentsEHS ProceduresISO Quality StandardsEnvironmental Management Standards

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Python

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Work independently on hardware design and development tasks
Evaluate optical/RF components
Perform RF design and analog/digital design and simulation
Perform PCB layout
Conduct design verification testing and troubleshooting
Develop hardware for transceiver modules according to schedules and target dates
Document digital control requirements for firmware designers
Coordinate hardware development with firmware, manufacturing, test and other groups
Apply industry standards and customer requirements
Evaluate future requirements and define/develop hardware architectures
Train and support Coherent personnel in the area of expertise
Provide technical support to critical customers as needed
Collaborate with design teams and designers from other disciplines
Participate in design reviews
Define architectures for assigned products
Evaluate product performance and make enhancements
Test developed hardware in the engineering lab
Support applicable ISO quality and environmental management standards

Requirements

What you’ll need

Advanced degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering or equivalent field
15+ years of experience in the applicable engineering field
Leadership capabilities to drive design groups
Strong interpersonal, teaming, and problem-solving skills
Experience in analog/digital design and simulation
Proficient in schematic capture and dense PCB layout containing high speed signals
Experience in Optics industry
Experience with modulator bias loop design and implementation
Experience with Python
Experience with CST 3D RF simulation software a plus
Must be able to test developed hardware in an engineering lab
Required to follow site EHS procedures and Coherent Corporate EHS standards

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive compensation program
Career development platform
Stability, longevity and growth opportunities
Hybrid blend of in-office and work from home may be an option depending on organizational needs
Limited travel may be required
Equal opportunity/affirmative action employer
Disability accommodation assistance available