Astera Labs Inc.

Astera Labs Inc.

Optical Test Engineering, Senior Director

San Jose, California, United States · Director

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 4 days ago
Process ImprovementProcurementThermal AnalysisElectrical EngineeringLeadershipCommunicationCollaborationProblem SolvingLean Manufacturing

About the role

  • Astera Labs (NASDAQ: ALAB) provides rack-scale AI infrastructure through purpose-built connectivity solutions.

Responsibilities

  • Lead cross-functional teams across optical design, electrical engineering, manufacturing, and quality
  • Develop partnerships with ecosystem partners on test protocols and validation requirements
  • Drive creation of comprehensive test plans covering optical performance, electrical performance, thermal management, and reliability
  • Manage test equipment specifications, procurement, and deployment across manufacturing sites
  • Develop diagnostic and characterization protocols for novel optical assembly approaches
  • Lead root-cause analysis on field failures and manufacturing defects
  • Build and mentor a team of optical test engineers, technicians, and process specialists
  • Manufacturing Support
  • Collaborate with manufacturing operations on yield improvement and test efficiency
  • Support transition from development to production testing

Requirements

  • Technical Expertise:
  • Experience with optical-electrical integration challenges
  • Proficiency in optical characterization (loss, dispersion, eye diagrams, jitter)
  • Experience with 112G+ or 200G+ optical systems
  • Familiarity with thermal management in high-density optical modules
  • Knowledge of automated test equipment (ATE) programming and optimization
  • Advanced degree in Physics, Optical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field

Benefits

  • Strategic vision and execution
  • Promote continuous learning in optical testing technologies and practices

Company info

  • Develop talent pipeline and career advancement opportunities

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