Technical Staff Member

Coherent Corp.

. Provide senior technical leadership for Coherent OCS products from R&D to NPI .

Posted 10/27/2026full-timeSunnyvale • California • United StatesLead💰 $189,500 - $262,250 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive expertise in optical communications and photonic systems, with a strong focus on system-level optical architecture, validation, and cross-functional technical execution. Proven ability to lead technical teams, drive root cause analysis, and implement scalable test strategies to enhance product performance.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Optical Circuit SwitchingOptical CommunicationsOptical PackagingRoot Cause AnalysisTechnical Leadership

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Hard Skills

Optical ArchitectureValidationManufacturing Scale-UpElectro-Optical PerformanceData AnalysisTest DevelopmentMeasurement UncertaintyTroubleshootingOptical Test EquipmentAutomation

Soft Skills

Analytical SkillsProblem-SolvingCommunicationCollaborationTechnical Guidance

Tools & Technologies

PythonMATLABPower MetersOptical Spectrum AnalyzersPolarization Controllers

Industry Keywords

Optical CommunicationsPhotonic SystemsElectro-Optical PerformanceEHS ProceduresCross-Functional Teams

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PythonSwitching

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide senior technical leadership for Coherent OCS products from R&D to NPI
Drive validation and characterization strategy for OCS subsystems and assemblies
Improve electro-optical performance, cost, manufacturability, and reliability
Support test development, automation, and data analysis to improve coverage, repeatability, throughput, and technical insight
Lead root cause analysis and corrective actions across optics, electronics, mechanics, packaging, thermal behavior, and software interfaces
Collaborate with cross-functional teams and suppliers on design reviews, qualification, NPI, and production ramp activities
Serve as a senior technical interface for internal stakeholders and external partners
Translate system needs into actionable technical recommendations and execution plans
Advance OCS programs through technical studies, optical and electrical integration, failure analysis, reliability support, and scalable test strategy development
Work with R&D, manufacturing, quality, supply chain, and customer-facing teams to accelerate technical decisions and improve performance

Requirements

What you’ll need

Master's or Ph.D. degree in Applied Physics, Optical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a closely related field
15+ years of experience in optical communications, photonic systems, or related technical leadership roles
Demonstrated experience in system-level optical architecture, validation, qualification, manufacturing scale-up, and cross-functional technical execution
Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and technical leadership skills
Deep technical expertise in optical circuit switching, optical communications, fiber-optic systems, and optical packaging
Strong understanding of insertion loss, crosstalk, switching behavior, calibration, and measurement uncertainty
Experience with optical test equipment and measurement tools such as power meters, optical spectrum analyzers, polarization controllers, and related lab instrumentation
Familiarity with automation and data analysis tools, including Python, MATLAB, or similar platforms
Hands-on ability to troubleshoot complex technical problems, interpret test data, and drive root cause analysis to closure
Ability to work across R&D, manufacturing, quality, supply chain, and suppliers
Ability to guide engineers and raise the technical bar across the organization
Ability to follow site EHS procedures and Coherent Corp. Corporate EHS standards
Ability to communicate verbally and in writing
Ability to sit for extended periods, use hands and fingers for typing/writing, occasionally lift up to 20 pounds, and move within the office environment

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive compensation program
Career development platform
Stability, longevity and growth opportunities
Occasional flexibility in work hours to accommodate business needs
Equal opportunity/affirmative action employment
Disability accommodation assistance