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Senior Principal Hardware Development Engineer

Lead the integration and validation of 800G optical transceiver modules for high-density networks
Fremont, California, United States
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Koch Industries

Koch Industries

A multinational conglomerate involved in manufacturing, trading, and investments, with interests in chemicals, energy, and various consumer products.

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Senior Principal Hardware Development Engineer - Optical Solutions

Molex possesses a rich heritage in the optical industry. We provide the highest performing and field-proven wavelength management solutions, from components and modules to integrated line-cards. Continuous innovation in passive component function integration, miniaturization, and manufacturing automation, cutting edge WSS and amplification technology and comprehensive optical, mechanical, electrical and software design capabilities enable us to serve the needs of high-density, high-bandwidth, and flexible optical networks of telecom, datacom, hyperscale datacenter and supercomputing.

About the Role

Molex is seeking a very experienced Senior Principal Hardware Development Engineer to contribute to the design and development of advanced optical transceivers used in next-generation data center and telecom networks. This hands-on role requires deep technical expertise in optical transceiver architecture, component integration, and system-level performance, with a strong emphasis on innovation, reliability, and manufacturability. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in our organization and will have the opportunity to work in a collaborative and innovative engineering environment.

Some travel is required in this role.

  • Provide critical contributions to the architecture, design, and validation of advanced optical transceiver modules (e.g., QSFP-DD, OSFP) supporting data rates of 800G, and higher.
  • Responsible for the integration and bring-up of new optical transceiver designs.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams including optics, mechanical, firmware, and system integration to ensure performance and compliance with industry standards.
  • Define and drive transceiver-level characterization and validation.
  • Act as a technical mentor and thought leader within the organization.
  • Collaborate with customers and internal stakeholders to understand requirements and provide technical leadership.

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Senior Principal Hardware Development Engineer
Fremont, California, United States
Engineering
About Koch Industries
A multinational conglomerate involved in manufacturing, trading, and investments, with interests in chemicals, energy, and various consumer products.