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Optical Test Development Engineer

United States(Onsite)

As an Optical Test Development Engineer, you will play a vital role in shaping the future of optical technology. Your expertise will be instrumental in creating innovative testing methodologies and ensuring the reliability and performance of our optical products. By joining our dynamic team, you'll have the opportunity to collaborate with industry leaders and contribute to the development of cutting-edge solutions that drive the industry forward.

Your responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of optical test systems, creating efficient and effective testing solutions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand product requirements and develop comprehensive test strategies.
• Implement and optimize optical test procedures, ensuring accuracy and repeatability in measurement processes.
• Analyze test data, identify trends, and provide insights to improve product performance and reliability.
• Develop and maintain test automation scripts to enhance efficiency and reduce manual intervention.
• Conduct root cause analysis for test failures, implementing corrective actions to improve test accuracy and reliability.
• Stay updated with industry trends and emerging technologies, contributing to the continuous improvement of our testing methodologies.
• Document and communicate test results, providing clear and concise reports to internal stakeholders.
• Applies and maintains quality standards. Participates in process and tools evolutions and improvements.

Your skills and experience

• A bachelor's degree in optical or electrical engineering, physics, or a related field.
• Hands on experience with optical and electrical test and measurement equipment including programmable optical power meters, attenuators, and switches, optical spectrum analyzers, digital multi-meters and oscilloscopes
• Experience in designing and developing optical test systems, with a focus on accuracy and efficiency.
• Proficiency in programming languages such as .NET for test automation.
• Strong foundation in database concepts and experience working with SQL databases
• Excellent analytical skills and the ability to interpret complex data.
• Nice-to-Have:
• Experience with GitHub, GitHub CoPilot, Azure DevOps.
• Knowledge of industry standards and regulations related to optical testing.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively in a team environment.

More information

Some of our benefits in US:

• Corporate Retirement Savings Plan
• Health and dental benefits
• Short-term disability, and long-term disability
• Life insurance, and AD&D – Company paid 2x base pay
• Optional or Supplemental life and AD&D insurance (Employee/Spouse/Child)
• Paid time off for holidays and Vacation
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Tuition Assistance Plan
• Adoption assistance
• Employee Assistance Program/Work Life Resource Program

The above benefits exclude students.

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All North America job posts will post for a minimum of 7 calendar days and up to 180 days or until candidate/s identified.

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Job Info

• Job CategoryApplied R&D
• Posting Date05/20/2026
• Degree LevelBachelor’s degree
• Job ScheduleFull time
• Job TypeGraduate/Entry Level
• Job Identification36597
• Will NSA/CAPS approval be required? (E.g., accessing a US Customer Network?)No
• Role TypeIndividual contributor
• Laptop - support with ordering neededNo
• Salary RangeUSD 88,009.09 - 163,445.45

*Plus potential/compensation for eligible roles

• Experience levelGraduate or Entry Level
• Locations7360 Windsor Drive, Allentown, Pennsylvania, 18106-9318, US(Onsite)
• Regular or TemporaryRegular

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