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AEI-CIG

Optical Engineer

Santa Clara, CA · On-site

$110K - $200K/yr

Design and optimize optical systems for optical transceiver applications * Develop and optimize fiber coupling solutions for efficient optical power transfer * Design, analyze, and optimize optical ...

Lumilens

Optical Systems Engineer Lead

San Jose, CA · On-site

$151K - $195K/yr

From chip-to-chip optical interconnects to scalable photonic engines, Lumilens is unlocking a new ... will ensure system requirements are translated into robust, manufacturable transceiver ...

Coherent Corp.

Optical Transceiver Engineer

Fremont, CA · On-site

Create optical transceiver specification compliance reports. Conduct new design or revision of PCBA ... Management System and Environmental Management System. Culture Commitment Ensure adherence to ...

Coherent

Optical Transceiver Engineer

Fremont, CA · On-site

Create optical transceiver specification compliance reports. Conduct new design or revision of PCBA ... Management System and Environmental Management System. Culture Commitment Ensure adherence to ...

Ciena

Optical System Architect

New Providence, NJ

$117K - $188K/yr

Join Ciena's xPO System Architecture and Simulation team driving next-generation optical ... IMDD) transceiver design * Proficiency in Python programming * Ability to synthesize complex ...

Ciena

Optical System Architect

New Providence, NJ · On-site

$117K - $188K/yr

Join Ciena's xPO System Architecture and Simulation team driving next-generation optical ... IMDD) transceiver design * Proficiency in Python programming * Ability to synthesize complex ...

Nokia

Principle Optical Architect

San Jose, CA · On-site

$167K/yr

* Join the development team for Nokia's next generation digital coherent optical transceiver modules and take on critical challenges in chip, module, and system designs to enable the next generation ...

Nokia

Principle Optical Architect

San Jose, CA · On-site

$179K - $333K/yr

* Join the development team for Nokia's next generation digital coherent optical transceiver modules and take on critical challenges in chip, module, and system designs to enable the next generation ...

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Optical Engineer

Santa Clara, CA • On-site

AEI-CIG
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$110K - $200K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 17 days ago

Job description

Position Overview

We are seeking an Optical Engineer to support the design, development, and optimization of optical transceiver products for high-speed optical communication systems. The candidate will contribute to optical system design, fiber coupling optimization, lens development, optical characterization, and performance validation for next-generation optical communication technologies.

The ideal candidate has strong expertise in optical design tools, optical modeling, and laboratory characterization techniques.

Responsibilities

• Design and optimize optical systems for optical transceiver applications

• Develop and optimize fiber coupling solutions for efficient optical power transfer

• Design, analyze, and optimize optical lenses and beam shaping systems

• Perform optical modeling and simulation using Zemax

• Conduct optical tolerance analysis and performance evaluation

• Characterize and validate optical components and optical assemblies

• Perform laboratory optical measurements including:

• Optical power measurement

• Insertion loss

• Return loss

• Coupling efficiency

• Beam quality characterization

• Support optical alignment, packaging, and assembly development

• Troubleshoot optical system performance issues and implement improvements

• Develop technical reports, specifications, and validation procedures

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support product development and manufacturing

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Ph.D. in: Optical Engineering, Photonics, Physics, Applied Physics, or Related technical field

• Experience with optical system design and analysis

• Proficiency in Zemax optical design software

• Knowledge of fiber optics and fiber coupling techniques

• Experience with lens design and optical component development

• Understanding of optical alignment and tolerance analysis

• Experience using optical laboratory equipment and characterization methods

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

• Ability to work effectively in collaborative engineering environments

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience developing optical transceiver products

• Familiarity with lasers, photodetectors, collimators, and passive optical components

• Experience with optical packaging and precision alignment

• Programming or data analysis experience (Python or MATLAB preferred)

• Experience with optical simulation and modeling workflows