The IBM Infrastructure team in Poughkeepsie, NY is seeking a senior Optical Engineer to join their cross-functional group focused on fiber optics design and integration into subsystems for IBM Systems hardware. This role involves assessing vendor optics technology compatibility with future products, leading research and development of data center connectivity solutions, and collaborating with various engineering disciplines to solve complex system integration challenges. The engineer will drive the specification, qualification, and verification of optical technologies, manage failure analysis efforts, work closely with vendors on quality improvements, perform data analysis for manufacturing and field issues, and lead modeling efforts with Signal Integrity teams. Key skills include lab experience, vendor management, leadership, project management, data analysis, Python proficiency, and optic simulation expertise.
Fiber Optics
Optical Design
Data Center Systems Architecture
Networking
Laboratory Test Equipment
Mechanical Engineering
Electrical Engineering
Industry Standards
Product Qualification Testing
Communication Skills
CI/CD