Hardware Failure Analysis Engineer – Electro-Optic Interconnect

We are seeking a Hardware Failure Analysis Engineer to join the Interconnect FA team, supporting NVIDIA's advanced high-speed interconnect and optical communication products.

The ideal candidate will lead failure investigations of complex hardware systems, including electro-optic modules, high-speed electrical interfaces, and optical interconnect components, supporting both production and customer-returned units. The role requires strong analytical skills, hands-on laboratory debugging, and the ability to drive root cause investigations across electrical, optical, and system domains.

Responsibilities:

• Lead failure analysis investigations on interconnect products including optical modules, AOCs, and high-speed hardware platforms.
• Review architectural design aspects (electrical, optical, mechanical, process, and firmware) to identify potential design or integration issues.
• Design, develop, and execute debug and validation test plans to identify root cause of hardware failures in production or customer-returned units.
• Perform hands-on electrical and optical debugging using laboratory equipment and automated test systems.
• Correlate electrical, optical, and system-level measurements to identify failure signatures.
• Work closely with internal engineering teams (design, validation, manufacturing, reliability) and external partners to drive root cause and corrective actions.
• Document investigation results and deliver clear technical FA reports summarizing findings and recommendations.

Requirements:

• B.Sc. or M.Sc. in Electrical Engineering, Electro-Optics, Applied Physics, or related field
• 3+ years of experience in hardware debug, validation, or failure analysis of complex electronic systems
• Experience working with high-speed hardware or communication systems
• Hands-on experience reading schematics and using lab equipment such as oscilloscopes, DVMs, pattern generators, and signal analysis tools
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with ability to lead complex root cause investigations
• Ability to work independently, plan investigations, and drive tasks to completion
• Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate across multidisciplinary engineering teams

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with electro-optic systems such as optical transceivers, lasers (VCSEL / EML), photodiodes, or optical modules
• Familiarity with high-speed signaling technologies (SerDes, PAM4, BER analysis, signal integrity)
• Experience working with optical lab equipment (OSA, optical power meters, optical test systems)
• Background working in Linux environments and Python scripting for test automation or data analysis
• Experience with networking hardware platforms (Switch CLI, NIC driver commands)