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Amphenol Communications Solutions • Nashua, New Hampshire, United States
Role & seniority: Test Engineering Manager - High-Speed Cable Products; senior, individual contributor as well as people manager responsible for SI and optical test labs.
Electrical: VNA (S-parameters, de-embedding, fixture characterization), TDR/TDT, BERTs, high-speed oscilloscopes
Optical: Optical test equipment, system-level optical validation
Platforms: 112G / 224G PAM4, PCIe Gen6/Gen7, Ethernet
Automation: scripting (Python, MATLAB, LabVIEW)
Define test architecture and measurement methodology for high-speed electrical and optical interconnects; own test strategy from validation to customer qualification
Lead and perform hands-on testing, calibration, de-embedding, uncertainty analysis; ensure compliance with IEEE, PCI-SIG, and customer requirements
Manage lab operations and people; drive automation, data integrity, cross-domain debugging, and collaborate with design, firmware, mechanical, and manufacturing teams
BS/MS in Electrical, Optical Engineering, Physics, or related field
10+ years in high-speed interconnect, SI, optics, or system test
Hands-on expertise with VNA, TDR/TDT, BERTs, high-speed oscilloscopes; optical test setups
Deep understanding of 112G / 224G PAM4 signaling and Ethernet/ PCIe Gen5/6/7
Experience with Active Electrical Cables (AEC) and Active Optical Cables (AOC)
Familiarity with CMIS, link training, FEC, margining
Location: Nashua, New Hampshire Department: Engineering Posted: 2/25/2026 Location Name: Nashua
Wage: Depends on Experience
Amphenol Communications Solutions (ACS), a division of Amphenol Corporation, is a world leader in interconnect solutions for Communications, Mobile, RF, Optics, and Commercial electronics markets. Amphenol Corporation is one of the world’s largest designers and manufacturers of electrical, electronic and fiber optic connectors and interconnect systems, antennas, sensors and sensor-based products and coaxial and high-speed specialty cable. ACS has an expansive global presence in research and development, manufacturing, and sales. We design and manufacture a wide range of innovative connectors as well as cable assemblies for diverse applications including server, storage, data center, mobile, RF, networking, industrial, business equipment, and automotive.
Position: Test Engineering Manager- High-speed Cable Products
Location: Nashua, NH
Overview
The Test Engineering Manager-High Speed Cable Products will lead and scale our Signal Integrity (SI) and Optical Test Labs supporting high speed electrical and optical interconnect products. This role owns test strategy, execution, lab operations, and people leadership across electrical and optical validation for 112G / 224G PAM4 Ethernet and PCIe Gen6/Gen7 applications. This position requires the ability to personally engage in complex measurements, interpret data, and mentor engineers through challenging SI, PI, and system-level tests.
Key Responsibilities
Technical Leadership in High-Speed Testing
Act as the technical escalation point for complex electrical, optical, and system-level test issues.
Provide technical direction for optical validation Oversee system-level testing across temperature, voltage, and stress conditions using thermal ovens and environmental chambers. Drive cross-domain debug spanning SI, optics, power, firmware, and mechanical effects.
Test Strategy, Process & Quality
Own test plans, coverage, and execution from engineering validation through customer qualification. Drive automation and data integrity, enabling scalable, repeatable testing. Review and approve technical test reports and customer-facing data.
People & Lab Leadership
Lead, mentor, and technically develop test engineers and lab technicians. Set expectations for data quality and engineering judgment. Manage lab infrastructure, equipment roadmaps, and capital planning.
Cross-Functional & Customer Engagement
Partner with design, SI/PI, optics, firmware, mechanical, and manufacturing teams to influence product architecture. Represent test engineering in design reviews, failure analysis, and customer debug sessions. Clearly communicate technical risk, margin, and trade-offs to engineering leadership.
Qualifications
BS/MS in Electrical Engineering, Optical Engineering, Physics, or related field 10+ years in high-speed interconnect, SI, optics, or system test engineering
Proven Hands-on Expertise With
VNA, TDR/TDT, BERTs, high-speed oscilloscopes Optical test equipment and system-level setups
Deep Understanding Of
112G / 224G PAM4 signaling Ethernet and PCIe Gen5/6/7 architectures
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with Active Electrical Cables (AEC) and Active Optical Cables (AOC) Familiarity with CMIS, link training, FEC behavior, and margining Experience supporting hyperscaler or Tier-1 customer qualification Strong scripting/automation skills (Python, MATLAB, LabVIEW)
Amphenol Corporation is proud of our reputation as an excellent employer. Our focus is to provide the highest level of support and responsiveness to both our employees and our customers, the world's largest technology companies. Amphenol Corporation offers the opportunity for career growth within a global organization. We believe that Amphenol Corporation is unique in that every employee, regardless of his or her position, has the ability to positively impact the business.
Amphenol is an “Equal Opportunity Employer” - Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin. For additional company information please visit our website at https://www.amphenol-cs.com/