In an increasingly connected world, the pandemic has highlighted just how essential telecom networks are to keeping society running. The Network Infrastructure group is at the heart of a revolution to connectivity, pushing the boundaries to deliver more and faster network capacity to people worldwide through our ambition, innovation, and technical expertise​Join Optical Networks division, where innovation meets scale in the AI-driven data center era. With the recent acquisition of Infinera, we’ve united two industry leaders to create an optical networking powerhouse—combining cutting-edge technology with proven leadership to redefine the future of connectivity.​ NION2026 Lead high-speed, coherent and direct-detect component or subsystem design verification testDesign of test plans and algorithms, execution of module performance validation testsWork closely with Photonic Integrated Circuit (PIC) design, mixed signal ASIC, module design teams as well as system engineering group to ensure quality release of new products Fundamental understanding of high-speed optoelectronic device characteristics and/or high-speed RF communication electronicsFamiliarity with coherent and/or direct-detect communication (sub)systems: modulation formats, multiplexing concepts, basic performance metrics of broadband communication systemsHands-on experience with high-speed optoelectronic device characterization techniques (e.g. >50GHz electro-optical small signal test, QPSK/PAM large signal test) and equipment (e.g. VNA/PNA, LCA, AWG, real-time oscilloscope)Fundamental understanding of active semiconductor optoelectronic device characteristics (e.g. semiconductor lasers/amplifiers, photo diodes, modulators)Programming experience in Matlab, C, C++, Python, VB.net or similar for automation of instrument control and data acquisitionFamiliar with active and passive semiconductor optoelectronic device characteristics (e.g. semiconductor lasers/amplifiers, photo diodes, modulators, waveguides) is a plusAbility to build, maintain and troubleshoot complex test hardware and software in a cross-functional environmentAttention to detail and willingness to produce detailed documentationAbility to work well in cross-functional development teams, as well as excellent oral and written communication skillsEducation / ExperiencePhD. in Electrical Engineering, Applied Physics, or equivalent with minimum of 3 years of applicable graduate-level and/or industrial experience in optical communications, photonics, high speed electronics or systems. We will consider Master’s degree with 3+ years of applicable experience.