Optical Transceiver Test Engineer

Supermicro

. Develop and maintain test solutions for 800G and 1.6T optical transceivers .

Posted 10/19/2026full-timeSan Jose • California • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $123,000 - $145,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in developing and maintaining test solutions for high-speed optical transceivers, with a strong focus on automated test software development, statistical analysis, and collaboration across engineering teams to enhance product quality and manufacturing efficiency.

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Optical Module Test EngineeringAutomated Test Software DevelopmentStatistical Data AnalysisTroubleshooting and Root-Cause AnalysisTest Equipment Calibration

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Hard Skills

Test Solutions DevelopmentTest Specifications DefinitionElectrical DebuggingOptical DebuggingFirmware DebuggingProduction Test EngineeringManufacturing Test PlansData-Driven Improvement PlansFailure Analysis ReportingHigh-Speed SerDes Architectures

Soft Skills

Analytical SkillsCollaborative Problem SolvingCommunication Skills

Tools & Technologies

PythonC#LabVIEWAutomated Test EquipmentStatistical Analysis Tools

Industry Keywords

800G Optical Transceivers1.6T Optical TransceiversOSFP Form FactorQSFP Form FactorPAM4 SignalingEthernet Networking TechnologiesOptical Pluggable TransceiversSilicon PhotonicsCo-Packaged OpticsIEEE 802.3 Ethernet Specifications

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AssemblyPython

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop and maintain test solutions for 800G and 1.6T optical transceivers
Design production test flows for PCBA, optical assembly, final module test, and system-level validation
Define test specifications, limits, guard bands, and release criteria
Improve test coverage, throughput, manufacturing efficiency, and product quality
Develop automated test software and scripts using Python, C#, LabVIEW, or similar tools
Create test reports, dashboards, and automated data collection systems
Support test equipment calibration and maintenance
Collaborate with manufacturing, process, and product engineering teams to resolve production issues
Drive root-cause analysis and corrective actions
Analyze production yield data using statistical methods
Identify failure trends and process variations affecting product quality
Develop data-driven improvement plans to increase yield and reduce manufacturing costs
Perform electrical, optical, and firmware-level debugging of failing modules
Investigate failures related to DSP devices, laser assemblies, optical engines, high-speed electrical interfaces, firmware, and calibration processes
Generate failure analysis reports and corrective action plans
Support New Product Introduction from engineering validation through high-volume manufacturing
Develop manufacturing test plans and qualification procedures
Validate test equipment and manufacturing readiness before production release
Collaborate with design teams to improve Design-for-Test and Design-for-Manufacturability

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Optical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Physics, or a related field
5+ years of experience in optical module test, production test engineering, or manufacturing engineering
Strong understanding of 800G and 1.6T optical transceivers
Strong understanding of OSFP and QSFP form factors
Strong understanding of PAM4 signaling
Strong understanding of high-speed SerDes architectures
Strong understanding of Ethernet networking technologies
Experience with automated test equipment development and deployment
Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills
Preferred: experience with optical pluggable transceivers, silicon photonics, Co-Packaged Optics (CPO), DSP-based optical modules, and linear-drive optics
Preferred: knowledge of IEEE 802.3 Ethernet specifications

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive benefits package
Potential eligibility for bonus programs
Potential eligibility for equity award programs