Responsibilities Define and review system‑level analog and mixed‑signal functions for coherent optical modems Develop behavioral models of analog and mixed‑signal blocks using C++ and SystemC Collaborate closely with analog, digital, DSP, firmware, and lab teams to align models, specifications, and validation plans Support ASIC lab bring‑up and characterization, correlating silicon and lab data with behavioral models and system simulations Mentor junior engineers and contribute to best practices in analog behavioral modeling and system‑level validation Requirements Expert‑level understanding of analog and mixed‑signal processing in high‑speed communication systems Proven experience writing C++ and/or SystemC behavioral models for hardware‑adjacent systems Solid understanding of key analog impairments, including noise, distortion, non‑linearity, bandwidth limitations, jitter, and phase noise, and their impact on modem‑level performance Comfortable working in a Linux‑based development environment, using Git and modern collaborative workflows Post‑graduate degree in Physics or Engineering with a focus on ASIC hardware, communication systems, and/or control systems #J-18808-Ljbffr