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Sr Electronics Engineer - Optical Solutions

Molex
life insurance, parental leave
United States, California, Fremont
Aug 20, 2025

Molex possesses a rich heritage in the optical industry. We provide the highest performing and field-proven optics transceiver modules, wavelength management solutions from components, 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.

In Fremont, CA, we serve global clients in telecom and datacom industries in providing innovative optical modules and subsystems to support our customer's next generation networks.

This engineer will be responsible for designing and developing analog circuits of the liquid crystal on silicon (LCoS) backplanes. You will collaborate with the design team to define specifications, perform modeling and simulation, conduct transistor-level design, perform mask design to implement layout views, and test and verify the products. You will also collaborate with internal teams to develop LCoS driving boards.

What You Will Do

  • Perform transistor-level design and modeling for various analog/mixed-signal circuit blocks.
  • Document schematic circuit design, simulation, and verification for design reviews.
  • Conduct mask design to implement layout views and conduct post-layout analysis of circuits and systems.
  • Perform circuit simulations, analysis, and optimization to ensure robustness and reliability of the design.
  • Participate in production and bench-level test planning.
  • Conduct post-silicon tests to validate performance compliance with specifications.
  • Collaborate with the team to develop driving boards.

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

  • Masters degree in Electrical Engineering, Optics or related technical field
  • At least 3 years of IC design experience.
  • Deep understanding of analog mixed-signal circuit design.
  • Solid experience in designing analog mixed-signal circuit blocks, including biasing circuits, current sources, amplifiers, sample-holders, analog buffers, etc.
  • In-depth knowledge of analog mixed-signal concepts such as mismatch mitigation, linearity, stability, low-power, and low-noise techniques.
  • Experience in using various design tools and software such as SPICE, Spectre, Cadence, and MATLAB.
  • Familiarity with common high-speed SerDes protocols and Tx/Rx equalization circuits.
  • Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and debugging skills
  • Good communication and teamwork skills, with the ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams.

For this role, we anticipate paying $150,000 - $170,000 per year. This role is eligible for variable pay, issued as a monetary bonus or in another form.

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Our Benefits

Our goal is for each employee, and their families, to live fulfilling and healthy lives. We provide essential resources and support to build and maintain physical, financial, and emotional strength - focusing on overall wellbeing so you can focus on what matters most. Our benefits plan includes - medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, ADD, disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, and may also include infertility assistance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance. Specific eligibility criteria is set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy or guideline and benefits may vary by geographic region. If you have questions on what benefits apply to you, please speak to your recruiter.

Additionally, everyone has individual work and personal needs. We seek to enable the best work environment that helps you and the business work together to produce superior results.

Equal Opportunities

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