Coherent

Global laser technologies and systems supplier

Lead Hardware Engineer – Optical Transceivers

Board & Electronics DesignConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeHorsham, PA, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

An advanced degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering or a related discipline.
Two to five years of relevant hardware engineering experience, ideally in optical communications, photonics, RF or another high-technology environment.
Experience with analogue and digital circuit design and simulation.
Proficiency with schematic capture and PCB layout tools.
Practical experience designing, testing and troubleshooting PCBs.
Ability to work independently and take ownership of technical deliverables.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with clear communication and a collaborative approach.

Responsibilities

Lead hardware design and development for optical transceiver products, from concept through verification.
Select and evaluate optical and RF components.
Design and simulate RF, analogue and digital circuits.
Create schematics and support PCB layout, testing and troubleshooting.
Define digital control requirements and work closely with firmware engineers on implementation.
Plan and carry out design verification, analyse results and resolve performance issues.
Contribute to design reviews and help shape product architectures.
Work with cross-functional teams to deliver designs to technical requirements and project milestones.
Ensure hardware meets relevant industry standards and customer requirements.
Identify ways to improve product performance, reliability and manufacturability.
Help develop hardware architectures for future product requirements.
Share expertise with colleagues and provide technical guidance to customers when needed.

Lead Hardware Engineer – Optical Transceivers

Help shape the next generation of optical connectivity

What does it take to build an optical transceiver that performs reliably in demanding real-world applications? We’re looking for a hands-on hardware engineer who can turn complex requirements into thoughtful designs, then test, refine and help bring them to life.

In this role, you’ll own hardware activities across assigned designs, working across RF, analogue and digital electronics. You’ll collaborate with firmware, manufacturing and test teams, and contribute to decisions that shape both current products and future architectures.

This is a technical leadership role: you’ll guide hardware design and help colleagues and customers solve problems, while staying close to the engineering work yourself.

What you’ll be doing

Lead hardware design and development for optical transceiver products, from concept through verification.
Select and evaluate optical and RF components.
Design and simulate RF, analogue and digital circuits.
Create schematics and support PCB layout, testing and troubleshooting.
Define digital control requirements and work closely with firmware engineers on implementation.
Plan and carry out design verification, analyse results and resolve performance issues.
Contribute to design reviews and help shape product architectures.
Work with cross-functional teams to deliver designs to technical requirements and project milestones.
Ensure hardware meets relevant industry standards and customer requirements.
Identify ways to improve product performance, reliability and manufacturability.
Help develop hardware architectures for future product requirements.
Share your expertise with colleagues and provide technical guidance to customers when needed.

What you’ll bring

An advanced degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering or a related discipline.
Two to five years of relevant hardware engineering experience, ideally in optical communications, photonics, RF or another high-technology environment.
Experience with analogue and digital circuit design and simulation.
Proficiency with schematic capture and PCB layout tools.
Practical experience designing, testing and troubleshooting PCBs.
The confidence to work independently and take ownership of technical deliverables.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with clear communication and a collaborative approach.

How you’ll work

You’ll bring Coherent’s ICARE values to your work:

Integrity: Create an environment of trust.
Collaboration: Innovate through the sharing of ideas.
Accountability: Own the process and the outcome.
Respect: Recognise the value in everyone.
Enthusiasm: Find a sense of purpose in your work.

About the Company

Coherent

Global laser technologies and systems supplier

Coherent provides lasers, laser-based technologies, and system solutions across Commercial Lasers and Components, Industrial Lasers and Systems, and Aerospace and Defense. Its products include laser sources, components, and complete laser systems used in microelectronics, materials processing, medical diagnostics, and research, sold with after-sales services and recurring software and consumables revenue. The company differentiates itself by offering a broad, integrated portfolio of hardware, services, and software across many industries and regions, serving OEMs, end-users, and government customers. Its goal is to grow by expanding product lines and software-enabled services so customers can deploy and scale laser technology in manufacturing, research, and defense applications.

Company size: 5,001-10,000
Company stage: IPO
Headquarters: Santa Clara, CA
Founded: 1966

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