Overview In this role you will lead and shape VCSEL-based optical interconnect validation programs, spanning electro-optical chiplets, multiple vendors, and automated lab benches. You will collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams to bring hardware from first silicon through production, implementing measurement methods and characterization plans. You’ll drive test platform development, vendor coordination, and lab automation to ensure scalable, high-quality validation. This opportunity lets you influence cutting-edge interconnect tech in a collaborative, innovation-driven environment. Retribuzione / Benefits
* competitive compensation
* premio plan
* equity plans
* new hire equity grant
* annual equity refreshers
* inclusive work environment Responsabilità
* Lead multiple test platforms, benches and board developments across sites with responsibility for schedule, quality and cost
* Design and develop electrical and optical test benches for VCSEL-based interconnect including architecture definition and instrument qualification
* Develop hardware components (PCBs, boards, fixtures) and manage fabrication/assembly with outsourced partners
* Create new measurement techniques for optical and high-speed links and evaluate instruments
* Bring up and characterize electro-optical chiplets with cross-functional teams




* Define and execute validation plans from first silicon to tape-out
* Work with optics vendors to qualify components and correlate results
* Automate benches and data flows in Python for instrument control and data analysis
* Write test plans, reports and design guidelines
* Lead and mentor a team of engineers and report progress to stakeholders Requisiti fondamentali
* 8+ years of related experience in electrical/optical lab testing
* Deep experience with high-speed electrical lab measurements (oscilloscopes, BERT, VNA/TDR, AWG, spectrum analyzers)
* Deep experience with optical lab measurements (power meters, optical spectrum analyzers, photoreceivers)
* Bench automation in Python (SCPI/VISA/GPIB) and data analysis (Python, MATLAB, JMP or R)
* Knowledge of high-speed board design (SI/PI, transmission lines, PCB materials)
* Experience with OrCAD/Allegro or equivalent tools
* Strong fundamentals in communication systems and analog/digital circuits
* Proven technical leadership and vendor management
* Fluent English and ability to work with remote teams across Italy, Vietnam, Canada and the US
* leadership
* troubleshooting
* cross-functional collaboration
* VCSEL-based optical interconnect
* optical and electrical test instrumentation
* PCB design and fabrication

📌 Principal Validation Engineering Optical Interconnect (Pavia)
🏢 Marvell
📍 Pavia