The Senior HW Designer will lead hardware development for optical line systems, managing design, testing, and coordination with external resources. Responsibilities include mentoring team members, overseeing project schedules, and ensuring product compliance with specifications.
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· Engage with and learn from industry leaders
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As a member of a dynamic development team, the Senior HW designer will be responsible for planning, scheduling, architecture, design, testing and delivery to manufacturing of carrier-grade hardware used for optical line systems capable of 400Gbps and beyond and broadband fiber access systems with PON rates of up to 50Gbps.
What you'll do
- Lead HW development projects and advise and mentor other HW team members
- Own all aspects of circuit pack development schedule, prototype delivery, product testing and product certification
- Work with product line management and other managers to interpret and negotiate product features and specifications
- Lead and interface with contract resources outside of your organization
- Define technical specifications to support design concepts, and participate in specification peer reviews
- Participate in design reviews, guide technical discussions to conclusion
- Interface with component vendors and negotiate design specifications with external suppliers
- Review Designs to ensure they meet architecture goals
- Support the technology transfer to manufacturing/production testing
What you'll need to get the job done
- Degree in electrical engineering or equivalent coupled with 5+ years experience in optical transport or fiber access equipment development or high-speed circuit pack development
- Experience with 1RU-14RU carrier-grade system requirements and high-speed optical and access fiber transmission systems
- Experience with board level development and being a lead designer for development projects
- Experience and understanding of design for testability and manufacturability concepts
- Experience in developing environmentally hardened optical transport and access systems Experience with a variety of optical interfaces and telecommunications standards up to 400G and beyond is an asset
This posting is for an active vacancy.
Salary range: $105,000 - 140,000
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At Syntronic, our employees are our greatest asset. We foster innovation, collaboration, and excellence, offering opportunities for personal and professional growth. Join a global community that values creativity and diversity.
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If you’re ready to elevate your career and be part of a team that’s making a real impact, we want to hear from you. Apply today and embark on your journey with Syntronic, where your ideas and innovations can truly make a difference.
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Top Skills
Fiber Access Equipment
High-Speed Circuit Pack Development
Optical Interfaces
Optical Transport
Telecommunications Standards
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