Job Overview

R&D/PRODUCT DVL ENGINEER will be responsible for the Design and Development of RFoF System for Aerospace, defense & marine market requirements. He/She will work with Product management and Marketing team to develop RFoF Products by translating a customer requirement into a Product requirement, work through the Development cycle including Testing, Approval and Release into Production. He/She is responsible to drive both Global & Local RFoF Development programs.  

Responsibilities:

• Drive RFoF product development for global & local development programs
• Work on New Product Development (NPD) following Gate process & Product development process
• Responsible for developing the test plan and testing of the components
• Co-ordinate with internal & external vendors/ test facilities for testing & qualification of the product
• Responsible for meeting the On-time delivery and First Pass Yield design documents, products, sketches, ATP, QTP, test documentation, test estimation, work with approving agencies to get the product qualified
• Co-ordinate with Business Development team to define and develop new proposals/ new product opportunities and give technical insights on the project
• Mentor the new team members on design and development of RFoF processes

• Ensure on time delivery and first-time right approach in all the project deliverables.
• Work with local and global counterpart / stake holder for ensuring quality deliverable and project execution.

Work closely with third party vendor / supplier to define the technical requirements for the product and project execution

Candidate Desired Profile:

Education/ Knowledge:

• BE/BTech/MTech in Electronics and Communication Engineering/Optical communication with specialization in Fiber Optics or Photonics design
• Min 5 years of experience in design and development of fiber optics transceivers or RFoF systems 

Critical experience:

• Experience in Design and Development of RF over Fiber Optics transmitter and receiver modules
• Experience in designing fiber optics links utilizing laser diode-based modulators, LED, Photodiodes, Optical multiplexer/Demultiplexer/ Splitters, SFP, EDFA, Fiber optics cables and high-speed electronics  
• Hands-on with design using DWDM, CWDM techniques, SMF and NZDSF design.
• Knowledge of Fiber optics cables and its interfacing, terminations, loss calculations.
• Experience in system analysis and link budgets for optical & RF transceivers
• Experience in integration of optical convertors into RF circuits and equipment
• Familiarity with hardware design and development including RF and electronics circuit design with TTL/ LVDS / LVTTL  interfaces
• Knowledge of full product design lifecycle, from concept to production
• Knowledge and experience in system simulation and analysis tools like Optisystem, OptiGrating etc.
• Experience in block level design, schematic capture, optical architecture and familiarity with PCB layout
• Familiarity with standard test equipment such as Optical Spectrum Analyzer, OTDR, Optical Power meter, oscilloscopes, power meters, logic analyzers, signal/spectrum analyzers, etc.
• Experience working in a team environment and ability to partner across organizations and programs

COMPETENCIES

• Technical capabilities: Expert functional/domain knowledge
• The ability to visualize, articulate, and solve both complex and uncomplicated problems and concepts and make decisions that make sense based on all available information
• Driving the project processes by designing, implementing, and managing them to a successful conclusion. Establishing accountability, timelines and milestones are paramount
• Global-local stakeholder alignment: Developing relationships and partnerships with key customers both locally & globally
• The ability to persuade, influence and explore positions and alternatives to reach outcomes that will gain acceptance of all parties and will also meet your organization’s strategic planning objectives

MOTIVATIONAL/CULTURAL FIT

• Self-driven and detail oriented
• Good Strategic Agility and Change agility
• Desire to solve problems with analytical thinking
• Drive to work in complex and ambiguous situations
• Strong Organization skills and team player

What your background should look like

Generally requires Bachelors degree in appropriate field or local equivalent with a minimum of 3 years of progressively responsible professional level experience

Competencies