Optical Test Engineer
Marvell TechnologyJob Title
Optical Test Engineer
Role Summary
Validate and test pluggable coherent optical modules within the data center interconnect team. The role focuses on building optical testbeds, automating measurements, analyzing results, and working with hardware and firmware teams to ensure module performance.
Experience Level
Entry-level — 0–2 years of industry experience expected; advanced degree indicated.
Responsibilities
Primary responsibilities include developing test setups, executing test plans, automating measurements, and reporting analysis to improve product performance.
- Develop and execute optical test plans for coherent pluggable modules under various system conditions.
- Design and build optical test beds and integrate laboratory equipment.
- Automate testbeds and measurement workflows using software (preferably Python).
- Debug and analyze test results; propose changes or improvements to cross-functional teams.
- Write test reports and implement database or storage solutions for test results.
Requirements
Must-have technical skills and hands-on experience.
- Familiarity with optical fiber coherent communication systems.
- Experience using optical lab equipment: optical spectrum analyzers, variable optical attenuators, EDFAs, and optical power meters; and performing measurements such as OSNR.
- Knowledge of fiber impairments (CD, PMD, PDL, SPM, XPM) and their effects on system performance.
- Experience setting up optical testbeds and automating measurements with software (preferably Python).
- Ability to analyze measurement data and communicate findings to engineering teams.
Nice-to-have:
- Experience developing databases or tools for storing and querying test data.
Education Requirements
PhD or Master’s degree in optical communications or an optics-related field. The posting specifies 0–2 years of industry experience. No bachelor's-level or equivalent-experience language was provided.
About the Company
Company: Marvell Technology
Headquarters: Santa Clara, California, United States
Marvell’s semiconductor solutions serve as essential building blocks of the data infrastructure connecting our world, driving innovation across enterprise, cloud, AI, and carrier architectures. The company focuses on creating transformative technology that shapes the future.
