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R&D Engineer Fiber Optic Test Equipment
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Tempo Communications
Vista, CA (In Person)
$130,000 Salary, Full-Time
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R D Engineer - Fiber Optic Test Equipment Tempo Communications - 1.5 Vista, CA Job Details Full-time $115,000 - $145,000 a year 1 hour ago Benefits Paid holidays Health insurance Dental insurance Paid time off Vision insurance 401(k) matching Life insurance Qualifications Electronic meters Digital multimeters New product introduction engineering projects Fiber optic cables Integrated circuits (ICs) SPICE Electrical schematic reading and interpretation Schematic development for electrical drafting Technical report writing Electrical performance testing Optics Collaboration with product development teams Spectrum analyzer usage Measuring instruments Electrical engineering training Design engineering Printed circuit board (PCB) layout Product design Electronics test documentation Oscilloscopes Simulation tools Electrical connectors Instrumentation design Telecommunications testing equipment Product design documentation Optical Time-Domain Reflectometer (OTDR) Full Job Description About Tempo Communications Tempo Communications is a leading designer and manufacturer of test and measurement instruments for the global telecommunications industry. Our product portfolio spans fiber optic test equipment, copper network analyzers, cable locators, and installation tools trusted by field technicians, network engineers, and service providers worldwide. We are an engineering-driven company with a deep commitment to innovation, quality, and bringing reliable, field-proven products to market. Position Summary We are looking for a talented and motivated R D Engineer to join our Fiber Optic Test Equipment team in North County San Diego. In this role, you will lead the design, development, and support of handheld and benchtop fiber optic test instruments — including Optical Power Meters (OPM), Visual Fault Locators (VFL), and laser light sources — from concept through production release. You will report directly to the Director of Engineering and work in close collaboration with firmware, mechanical, and quality engineers to deliver best-in-class instruments for the telecom field. In addition to core R D responsibilities, you will provide ongoing production support, working with manufacturing to resolve technical issues, improve yield, and ensure product quality on the floor. Key Responsibilities Fiber Optic Instrument Design & Development Lead the electrical hardware design of fiber optic test instruments including Optical Power Meters (OPM), Visual Fault Locators (VFL), and stabilized laser light sources. Design and characterize precision analog front-end circuits for optical detection: transimpedance amplifiers (TIA), InGaAs and Si photodetector interface circuits. Design laser driver circuits for CW and modulated operation; ensure stable optical output power, wavelength accuracy, and compliance with laser safety classifications. Define and execute electrical schematic capture, component selection, PCB layout review guidance, and bring-up procedures for new hardware designs. Production Support Serve as the primary electrical engineering resource for manufacturing escalations on fiber optic products; investigate and resolve assembly, test, and yield issues on the production floor. Review and approve electrical test procedures and production test fixture designs for OPM, VFL, and laser source product lines; support calibration process development and traceability. Investigate field failures and customer returns (RMAs) with root cause analysis; issue formal corrective action reports and drive design or process improvements to prevent recurrence. Collaborate with manufacturing engineers and quality to implement design-for-manufacturability (DFM) improvements, BOM optimizations, and approved vendor list (AVL) updates. Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Optical Engineering, Physics, or a closely related discipline. 5-10+ years of experience in analog/mixed-signal hardware design, with at least 3 years focused on electro-optical systems, photonics instrumentation, or fiber optic test equipment.