Molex possesses a rich heritage in the optical industry. We provide the highest performing and field-proven optical communication solutions from optical components, passive and active optical modules to integrated line-cards. Our team is dedicated to continuous innovation in optical component function integration, miniaturization, and manufacturing automation. We provide cutting edge technology with a comprehensive optical, mechanical, electrical and software integration capabilities enable us to serve the needs of high-density, high-bandwidth, and flexible optical networks.

Molex is seeking a Principal Optical Systems Engineer to join our Optical Systems Business Unit. In this role, the successful candidate will be part of a world-class engineering team, contributing to the design and development of next generation coherent and PAM4 optical transceivers. The engineer will have responsibility for the definition, characterization and optimization of coherent and PAM4 transceivers in various application environments. Consequently, the engineer will also understand the coherent and PAM4 transmission systems and associated sub-systems and components. The engineer will be making tradeoffs between optical and electrical parameters to optimize the transceiver performance in the specific application environment. The Optical Systems Engineer will be a key technical interface with customers, critical suppliers and a variety of internal partners such as product marketing and test development. This is a hands-on role requiring a unique blend of experimental and simulation capabilities coupled with a strong knowledge of advanced transmission systems. Some travel is expected in this role.

What You Will Do

• Contribute to the definition of the product requirements based on the customer's technical specifications and relevant industry standards
• Characterization, simulation, specification and selection of critical components such as DSP and COSA
• Characterization and optimization of transceiver performance in the application environment
• Development of calibration and control algorithms to optimize system level performance
• Development of methodology and requirement for production test
• Perform validation testing to verify transceiver performance against the product requirements
• Support the product qualification in areas such as data analysis, debugging and yield improvement
• Support key design-in activities, such as debugging and troubleshooting of issues raised by customers

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

• Master's degree in electrical engineering, physics, or related field
• At least 4 years of experience in optical engineering
• Fundamental understanding of coherent and PAM4 optical communication systems, and DWDM transmission systems and signal analysis and processing
• Hands-on experience working with system-level optical communication hardware and components
• Knowledge of the operation and functionality of critical electrical (e.g. DSP, TIA and driver) and optical (e.g. Mach Zehnder modulator, laser, PIC) components
• Experienced with characterizing high-speed opto-electronic components
• Experienced with optical and electrical test methodologies, control of measurement equipment and data acquisition
• Experienced with optical link simulations using tools such as VPI
• Programming experience in Matlab, Python, VB.net, or C desired
• Familiarity with industry standards such as IEEE, OIF, OpenROADM, etc.

For this role, we anticipate paying $240,000 - $270,000 per year. This role is eligible for variable pay, issued as a monetary bonus or in another form.

At Koch companies, we are entrepreneurs. This means we openly challenge the status quo, find new ways to create value and get rewarded for our individual contributions. Any compensation range provided for a role is an estimate determined by available market data. The actual amount may be higher or lower than the range provided considering each candidate's knowledge, skills, abilities, and geographic location. If you have questions, please speak to your recruiter about the flexibility and detail of our compensation philosophy.

Hiring Philosophy

All Koch companies value diversity of thought, perspectives, aptitudes, experiences, and backgrounds. We are Military Ready and Second Chance employers. Learn more about our hiring philosophy here .

Who We Are

At Koch, employees are empowered to do what they do best to make life better. Learn how our business philosophy helps employees unleash their potential while creating value for themselves and the company.

Our Benefits

Our goal is for each employee, and their families, to live fulfilling and healthy lives. We provide essential resources and support to build and maintain physical, financial, and emotional strength - focusing on overall wellbeing so you can focus on what matters most. Our benefits plan includes - medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, ADD, disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, and may also include infertility assistance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance. Specific eligibility criteria is set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy or guideline and benefits may vary by geographic region. If you have questions on what benefits apply to you, please speak to your recruiter.

Equal Opportunities

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Except where prohibited by state law, all offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E-Verify. Please visit the following website for additional information: http://www.kochcareers.com/doc/Everify.pdf