HARDWARE ARCHITECT - OPTICAL TRANSPONDERS

Hardware Architect – DWDM Transponders / Muxponders Location.
Munich, Lisbon or Stockholm.
Infinera develops leading DWDM transmission systems.
Key components of the optical transport system are line interfaces – e.
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in transponder and muxponder units – providing mapping of client signals, signal supervision, traffic protection and similar functions with Tbit/s throughput.
The HW architect develops and maintains the product architecture and detailed product features and requirements based on market requirements and industry feature requests for those transponders.
Compliance to industry standards – among others, ITU-T G.
, ITU-T G.
– is a key requirement.
He/she coordinates and leads cross-functional concept and feature teams and provides technical & directional support to R&D, product management and customer teams.
Primary responsibilities are.
Develop innovative, competitive product architectures and concepts for packet-optical telecommunications products based on.
Understanding of business requirements, use cases and operational concepts, Trade-off between cost, function, capacity and performance, Up-to-date knowledge of industry trends in telecommunications networks, data center interconnect and related topics including industry standards knowledge (e.
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ITU-T, IEEE, IETF), Hands-on experience in HW design for telecom products, including design for highest data rates (beyond 100Gbit/s), and a good technical understanding of optical network equipment, such as transport and switching network elements for OTN, DWDM and Ethernet transport; optical interfaces for DWDM systems; OTN and SDH protection technologies and synchronization in telecommunication networks.
Requirements.
The candidate requires a BSc/MSc/PhD degree and a minimum of 5 years working experience in HW development of telecommunication systems.
In-depth knowledge of relevant telecommunication standards, especially ITU-T G.
, Ethernet standards (IEEE ), and related is required.
Experience in HW design and HW architecture of DWDM line interfaces or related telecommunications products.
Excellent communication and presentation skills and ability to work in a multi-disciplinary, multi-site and multi-national team environment.
Self-directed and highly motivated.
#LI-GA1 #LI-Hybrid “This position requires direct or indirect access to certain confidential information, hardware, software, technology, or technical information (referred to here as “Export-Controlled Information”) controlled under the U.
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International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or the U.
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Export Administration Regulations (EAR).
All personnel in this position must be eligible to or be able to obtain authorization from the appropriate agency to access applicable Export-Controlled Information.
The U.
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Department of Commerce currently requires a foreign person with a most recent citizenship or permanent residency of Sudan, Ukraine, or a country currently designated in Country Group D.
, E.
or E.
(Supplement No.
1 to Part 740, Title 15) to have an export control license to access our Export-Controlled Information, unless they meet certain exemptions provided under U.
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export control laws and regulations.
The list of applicable countries in Country Group D.
, E.
or E.
may be updated by the U.
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government from time to time.
The current processing time for an export control license is approximately 4 to 6 months.
Your employment or engagement with Infinera shall be contingent on verifying your eligibility or requirement for obtaining a necessary license and/or authorization from the appropriate agency.
You will be required to provide certain information for export control compliance assessment purposes, and your information will be reviewed by Infinera's hiring and export control teams to ensure compliance with the U.
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export control laws and regulations.
Infinera will collect necessary documents (such as proof of citizenship etc.) to assess license/authorization requirements if you are offered and accept the position.” Infinera is an equal opportunity employer.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Infinera complies with all applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment.
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