Optical System Design Engineer

Lumilens • San Jose, CA

85d

About The Position

As an Optical Systems 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. You will 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. You will also provide guidance and consult with suppliers on optics design concepts and solutions to optimize the performance of optical transceivers. Additionally, you will design and perform experiments to evaluate the performance of optical coupling solutions and provide expert technical support to mechanical designers and process engineers to ensure optimum performance under realistic manufacturing conditions.

Requirements

• 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).

Nice To Haves

• Prior exposure to photonics, telecom, or high-speed networking systems is a plus.

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.

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Master's degree
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees