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Senior Test Architect (m/f/x)

Coherent Berlin, Germany

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Posted Jan 8, 2026Apply by Feb 7, 2026

Role & seniority: Senior Test Architect (engineering, product development focus)

Stack/tools: coherent optical measurement concepts; Python, MATLAB, C/C++, or LabVIEW; RF test methods advantageous

Top 3 responsibilities

  • Define overall test strategy and architecture for coherent products; design scalable test concepts for R&D and production

  • Lead cross-functional technical discussions/projects; drive continuous improvements in test coverage and reliability

  • Support failure analyses related to test methods and define technical specs for software supporting automated testing

Must-have skills

  • Engineering/physics/optoelectronics degree; several years in test development or test architecture

  • Strong analytical and communication skills; proficiency in English (German a plus)

  • Practical experience with automated testing, and familiarity with RF test methods is a plus

Nice-to-haves

  • German language proficiency; broader experience in coherent optical measurement concepts

  • Location & work type: Finisar Germany GmbH (Coherent subsidiary) based in Germany; position implies on-site engineering role with flexible working hours; benefits include 30 vacation days, health and transport perks, and pension/bonus options.

Full Description

Job Description

Company Profile

Coherent empowers market innovators to define the future through breakthrough technologies, from materials to systems. We deliver innovations that resonate with our customers in diversified applications for the industrial, communications, electronics, and instrumentation markets. Headquartered in Saxonburg, Pennsylvania, Coherent has research and development, manufacturing, sales, service, and distribution facilities worldwide. For more information, please visit us at www.coherent.com

The Finisar Germany GmbH, a Coherent subsidiary serves multiple businesses within Coherent. One focus area is the development of leading-edge high performance, high capacity optical front-end solutions for long reach optical transmission. A special field is utilizing advanced photonic technologies in support of driving highly integrated coherent products. Another focus area is high speed detectors, scaling up to frequencies of up to 100GHz, utilized in research and test & measurement but more and more in communication applications too.

We owe our worldwide technological leadership to the profound knowledge and experience of our employees. This awareness characterizes our corporate culture - which is open and communicative and ensures trusting cooperation. Each individual contributes to the company's success with his or her knowledge and responsibility. The passion and commitment of our team are the engine of our company!

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Senior Test Architect to join our team. This role focuses on test system architecture and optimization for coherent products, leading technical test projects for product development, and supporting both R&D and production teams.

Define the overall test strategy and architecture. Design scalable test concepts for R&D and production. Define technical specifications for software development supporting automated testing. Evaluate and optimize test methodologies. Lead cross-functional technical discussions and teams. Support failure analyses related to test methods. Drive continuous improvements in test coverage and reliability.

Qualifications

Degree in engineering, physics, optoelectronics, or related field. Several years of experience in test development or test architecture. Strong background in coherent optical measurement concepts. Basic programming skills in Python, MATLAB, C/C++, or LabVIEW. Familiarity with RF test methods is a plus. Excellent analytical and communication skills. Strong English skills; German proficiency is a plus.

Your Chance

Benefits

We offer an interesting and diversified opportunity in an internationally minded engineering team of a market-leading high-tech company in the field of high-speed optoelectronic components. You will find a creative and productive work atmosphere in a flexible work environment that shares the desire to succeed and a fascination for technical challenges and technological progress. We provide the following additional benefits

Flexible working hours 30 vacation days (overtime on top) Health benefits package including additional health insurance or fitness program Financial support for public transport or parking spot Bike lease program Bonus and private pension scheme

Your Application

If you are interested, then please apply using the button below. We are looking forward to hearing from you. Feel free to contact Lisa Weiland at lisa.weiland@coherent.com for further information.

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