Principal Optical Communications Engineer

Calix

Plymouth, MN, US
Base: 144,000 - 245,000 usd annual; bonus/equity: ...
Optical communications system design
Optical link design
High-speed optical systems
Provide technical leadership in the architecture, design, and optimization of optical interfaces and subsystems for Calix Optical Access Networks

Job Summary

  • Provide technical leadership in the architecture, design, and optimization of optical interfaces and subsystems for Calix Optical Access Networks.
  • Lead technology transitions by actively representing the company within FSAN, ITU-T, and IEEE, shaping standards evolution.
  • Shape the future of broadband access and create this fast-approaching wave of disruption in the optical communications field.

Matching Summary

Provide technical leadership in the architecture, design, and optimization of optical interfaces and subsystems for Calix Optical Access Networks.

Salary

Base: 144,000 - 245,000 USD Annual; Bonus/Equity: May be eligible for a bonus; Benefits: Click here

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • optical communications system design
  • optical link design
  • high-speed optical systems
  • lab characterization and system validation
  • cross-functional team leadership
  • standards evolution representation

Nice-to-have

  • coherent and direct-detect access technologies
  • optical modeling and simulation tools
  • silicon photonics background
  • technical leadership track record

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD in relevant discipline
  • 10+ years of professional experience
  • Experience with 10G through 400G systems
  • Familiarity with IEEE 802.3 and access-network standards
  • Experience with optical module vendors and silicon partners

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