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We are building the next generation of optical interconnect systems, and reliability is at the heart of what we do. We are seeking a highly motivated and technically skilled Optical Reliability Engineer to join our OISL Reliability team. In this role, you will be responsible for ensuring the long-term reliability and performance of optical systems, components, and subsystems - including optical amplifiers and laser-based technologies. You will work cross-functionally with design, systems, and test engineering teams to develop and execute reliability strategies that meet product quality and lifetime requirements. You will have the opportunity to work on state of the art optical technologies, collaborate with world-class engineers, and make a direct impact on product quality and customer satisfaction.
Key job responsibilities
• Develop, implement, and maintain reliability models and frameworks for optical and electrical components
• Conduct failure mode and effects analysis (FMEA), fault tree analysis (FTA), and root cause analysis (RCA) for optical systems and subsystems
• Define and execute accelerated life testing (ALT) and highly accelerated life testing (HALT) programs for optical components
• Apply reliability growth models, Weibull analysis, and other statistical tools to predict and improve product lifetime
• Collaborate with system-level engineering teams to assess and improve overall system reliability and availability
• Establish reliability requirements and verification plans for new product development programs
• Develop and maintain reliability documentation including test plans, reports, and specifications
• Support qualification and validation activities for optical and electrical components and assemblies
• Communicate reliability findings and recommendations to engineering leadership and cross-functional stakeholders
Export Control Requirement
Due to applicable export control laws and regulations, candidates must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (i.e., current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience in component selection and understanding of component reliability
- Bachelor's degree in Physics, Electrical Engineering, Optical Engineering, or a related field
- Experience with optics, opto-electronics and electronics
- Experience with reliability engineering principles, including reliability models, failure distributions, and statistical analysis
- Experience with system-level reliability concepts, including reliability block diagrams and system availability modeling
- Experience with reliability analysis tools and methodologies (e.g., Weibull++, ReliaSoft, FMEA, FTA)
- Experience with data analysis and statistical software (e.g., Python, MATLAB, JMP, or equivalent)
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Master's or PhD in Physics, Electrical Engineering, Optical Engineering, or a closely related discipline
- Experience with electrical design and optical communication systems
- Familiarity with industry reliability standards (e.g., Telcordia GR-468, MIL-HDBK-217, IEC 61709, SMS, MIL-STD-785)
- Prior experience in a hardware reliability or component engineering role within the optical communications or aerospace industry
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
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USA, WA, Redmond - 137,300.00 - 185,700.00 USD annually