Lead the design, simulation, and validation of photonic test and assembly systems, including optical probe hardware, lens assemblies, and alignment platforms.
Develop and qualify optomechanical solutions for wafer-level and package-level optical testing, including co-packaged optics (CPO) and standalone optical engines.
Drive BOM creation, vendor engagement, and prototype validation for optical test, including fiber assemblies, loopbacks, blind-mates, and passive optics.
Collaborate with mechanical, thermal, automation, and product engineering teams to ensure seamless integration of photonic systems into test infrastructure.
Define and execute evaluation plans, margining, and correlation studies for optical performance and alignment robustness.
Support development of optical test vehicles and alignment systems for NPI and high-volume manufacturing.
Analyze optical system performance, identify root causes of variation, and drive continuous improvement in alignment accuracy, repeatability, and throughput.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Optical Engineering, Photonics, Physics, or related fields and 15+ years of relevant experience, or Master’s/PhD in Optical Engineering, Photonics, Physics, or related fields with 10-12 years of experience
Proven experience in photonic test and packaging, including wafer-level, engine-level and fiber-coupled optical systems
Strong background in optomechanical design, optical alignment, and vibration mitigation
Proficiency with simulation tools such as Zemax, Lumerical, and Ansys for optical and mechanical modeling
Familiarity with optical test equipment (e.g., lightwave component analyzers, optical power meters, lasers) and integration with ATE or SLT platforms
Architect level test experience with co-packaged optics, silicon photonics, or high-speed optical interconnects is highly desired
Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills
Self-motivated, detail-oriented, and capable of leading complex photonic infrastructure projects from concept to deployment.

Benefits

Employee stock purchase plan with a 2-year look back
Family support programs to help balance work and home life
Robust mental health resources to prioritize emotional well-being
Recognition and service awards to celebrate contributions and milestones

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard skills

optical engineeringphotonicsoptomechanical designoptical alignmentvibration mitigationoptical test and packagingwafer-level optical systemsfiber-coupled optical systemsoptical performance analysiscontinuous improvement

Soft skills

communicationcross-functional collaborationself-motivateddetail-orientedleadership