About the RoleAs an Optical Design Engineer, you will play a critical role in designing and verifying the coupling optics that are key to delivering optical signals of up to 1.6 Tb/s into our customers' networks.
Primary Duties & Responsibilities- Utilize raytracing software tools (e.g., Zemax) to perform optical simulations and design lens and fiber based coupling solutions for Silicon Photonics based electro-optical components.
- Provide guidance and consult with suppliers on optics design concepts and solutions to optimize the performance of optical transceivers.
- Design and perform experiments to evaluate the performance of optical coupling solutions.
- Provide expert technical support to mechanical designers and process engineers to ensure optimum performance under realistic manufacturing conditions.
Minimum Qualification Required- Master's degree in optical engineering or a related field, Ph.D. preferred.
- At least 2 years of direct experience in designing optical systems.
- Proven expertise in designing optics using raytracing software tools such as Zemax, or CodeV (sequential, non-sequential, tolerancing, Monte Carlo, ZOS-API, etc.)
- Proficiency in MATLAB or Python
- Familiarity with JMP is a plus.
- Proven hands-on lab experience with optical testing and setup design.
- Knowledge of process/quality control and optical communication standards (IEEE, MSA) is a plus.
- Creative problem-solving skills for challenging technical issues.
- Successful track record in working with dynamic international teams across time zones.
- Self-motivated with a successful history of working with cross-functional teams.
- Independently driven, capable of multitasking and delivering assigned tasks on time.
- Organized and analytical, capable of overcoming obstacles through creative and adaptive approaches.
- Strong communication skills.
- Willingness to travel (~20% of the time).
Education & Experience- MS or Ph. D. in Engineering, Physics, Optics, or a related technical field
- Prior exposure to photonics, telecom, or high-speed networking systems is a plus
What We Offer- Competitive salary commensurate with experience
- Comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance
- Professional development and certification opportunities
- Access to cutting-edge optical/photonics test environments and tools
- A collaborative, cross-functional team dedicated to solving some of the hardest challenges in photonics
