Molex possesses a rich heritage in the optical industry. We provide the highest performing and field-proven 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 person of Chief Architect will work in a multi-discipline R&D team, interact with sales and marketing, product line managers, lead to develop optical network key modules and solutions and work with colleagues of different geographic sites. What You Will Do * Lead Optical Amplifier, ROADM and other optical product specification development and architecture design, evaluate and recommend solutions for customers. * Partition development tasks and define product level spec, review and approval function and interface specs, testing specification and reliability plan. * Supervise cross functional teams' design and documentation, conduct design review, and make technical decision * Lead team on product diagnostic/testing specification and testing plan, provide guidance on manufacturing testing strategy * Technical lead with muliti function engineering resources for customer technical support, as well as providing technical guidance in problem solving of issues that may arise in manufacturing. Who You Are (Basic Qualifications) * Strong knowledge of Telecom/Datacom standards, specifications and methodologies, knowledge and experience on Ethernet, OTN, SDN * Strong knowledge and experience in Amplified WDM, ROADM based optical transmission systems modeling, simulation, and performance tradeoff analysis * Strong knowledge and experience on optical transceivers, WDM, EDFA, Raman Amplifier, WSS, OCM, OTDR, and other optical centric network elements * Strong knowledge and experience on network product hardware and software design, familiar with FPGA, embedded system, NetConf/YANG, Sonic, etc. * BS in Electrical Engineering or Physics * 15 years + of Electrical Engineering, System Engineering, Network experience in Telecom, Datacom industry For this role, we anticipate paying $175,000 - $240,000 per year. This role is eligible for variable pay, issued as a monetary bonus or in another form. At Koch companies, we are entrepreneurs. This means we openly challenge the status quo, find new ways to create value and get rewarded for our individual contributions. Any compensation range provided for a role is an estimate determined by available market data. The actual amount may be higher or lower than the range provided considering each candidate's knowledge, skills, abilities, and geographic location. If you have questions, please speak to your recruiter about the flexibility and detail of our compensation philosophy. Hiring Philosophy All Koch companies value diversity of thought, perspectives, aptitudes, experiences, and backgrounds. We are Military Ready and Second Chance employers. Learn more about our hiring philosophy here. Who We Are At Koch, employees are empowered to do what they do best to make life better. Learn how our business philosophy helps employees unleash their potential while creating value for themselves and the company. 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 Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Except where prohibited by state law, some offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E-Verify. Please click here for additional information.