B.S., M.S., or Ph.D. in Optical Engineering, Photonics, Electrical Engineering, Physics, or related field.
7+ years of experience in optical communications, photonics, or optical interconnects.
Strong understanding of fiber optics, waveguide theory, and optical communication systems.
Experience with optical characterization and laboratory testing techniques.
Preferred experience with silicon photonics and optical I/O architectures.
Responsibilities
Lead the design and development of advanced optical interconnect solutions.
Develop architectures for next-generation optical connectivity supporting high data rates.
Collaborate with customers to tailor products for market success.
Evaluate and integrate emerging optical technologies into product offerings.
Drive innovation in optical backplane and board-level interconnect solutions.
Optimize micro-optic assemblies and photonic packaging solutions.
Engage with hyperscale customers and participate in industry events.
Benefits
Opportunity to work on cutting-edge optical technologies.
Collaborative environment with cross-functional teams.
Mentorship opportunities for junior engineers.
Participation in industry events and conferences.
Contributions to the optical technology roadmap.
Full Job Description
Title: Senior Product Development Engineer - Optical Interconnects
Location: Nashua, NH
Position Overview
Amphenol High Speed Products Group is seeking an innovative Senior Product Development Engineer to lead the development of next-generation optical interconnect technologies for AI, cloud computing, hyperscale data centers, networking, and high-performance computing applications. This role focuses on the design and integration of advanced optical connectivity solutions, including active optical systems, optical backplanes, co-packaged optics, silicon-photonics-enabled architectures, and emerging high-bandwidth interconnect technologies supporting 400G, 800G, 1.6T, and beyond. As a key member of our advanced engineering team, you will work at the intersection of optics, electronics, and system architecture to develop the technologies that will enable the next generation of AI infrastructure and hyperscale networking platforms.
Key Responsibilities:
Lead the design and development of advanced optical interconnect solutions for high-density backplane, mid-board, and rack-scale networking applications.
