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Plan and manage innovative technical projects, tackling complex challenges and driving solutions that deliver significant business value. Perform technical project management activities to achieve the specific results expected and guide the team through complex problems and development projects by:
- Defining requirements for the next generation optical modem and translating into technical specifications
- Defining system architecture including evaluation of enabling technologies for both hardware and software
- Overseeing progress of development team to ensure consistency with the initial design
- Developing technical documentation in support of product development in the form of detailed system requirements
- Interacting with industry partners and customers through technical presentations and understanding of the customers' requirements
- Bridging the gap between customer needs, software development, and hardware capabilities
- Acting as role model and mentor to company's technical community
Experience in a product definition and development role with solid skills in:
- Coherent optical modem concepts
- Ethernet and OTN framing
- Optical network architectures
- In-depth understanding of system design principles and methodologies around optical technologies
- Leadership capabilities and an aptitude for team-oriented development activities
- Communication skills in presentations and public speaking
- Ability to translate business requirements into technical solutions
- Strong verbal and written communications skills, to effectively communicate/collaborate in multi-site environment
- Understand hardware and embedded software design concepts
- Knowledge of optical coherent modem building blocks such as ADC/DAC, DSP, and modulators
- Understanding of optical communications
- Batchelor's degree in Electrical Engineering required, Master's degree preferred
- 10+ years related experience
- Ability to travel domestically or internationally as required
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