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 grasp of fiber optics, waveguide theory, and optical communication systems.
Proficient in optical characterization and laboratory testing techniques.
Preferred experience with silicon photonics and optical I/O architectures.
Responsibilities
Lead design and development of advanced optical interconnect solutions.
Develop architectures for 400G, 800G, and future terabit-class systems.
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 solutions.
Optimize micro-optic assemblies and photonic packaging solutions.
Lead optical alignment strategies for high-volume manufacturing.
Benefits
Opportunity to work on cutting-edge optical technologies.
Engagement with industry leaders and participation in major events.
Mentorship opportunities for junior engineers.
Collaborative work environment across multiple engineering disciplines.
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.
