Optical Systems Manufacturing Development Engineer

Psiquantum • Milpitas, CA

262d • $125,000 - $150,000

About The Position

As part of the System Hardware Design Team, the Optical System Manufacturing Development Engineer is responsible for the development and construction of high performance fiber optic subsystem components including EDFA's, high speed optical timing and polarization control modules.

Requirements

• B.S. in Physics, Optical or Electrical Engineering preferred, with 4+ years industry experience.
• Experience working with fiber lasers and amplifiers, fiber optic components, splice equipment and optimization, fiber routing and equipment maintenance.
• Experience validating and testing fiber optic components and systems transferring design and development into robust and scalable products.
• Experience working with optical test equipment including polarization analysis, insertion/return loss, optical backscatter reflectometers (OBR), optical spectrum analyzer (OSA).
• Python scripting, calling Controls SW APIs / drivers to control lab equipment and proprietary systems.

Responsibilities

• Ownership of the development and construction of optical fiber subsystems and modules, including electrical/electronic control and mechanical assemblies.
• As part of the design team, provide a deep technical understanding of the integration of optical, electrical, thermal and mechanical systems.
• Drive assembly protocol and version controlled documentation including the composition and authoring of clear, detailed methodologies for both assembly and test.
• Management of bill of materials (BOM), documentation and continuous product improvement (CPI).
• Collection, tracing and analysis of build data including design and component troubleshooting.
• Work closely with supply chain and vendors, design engineering and technicians to improve current and future generations of product.
• Work with cross-functional teams to execute debug tests for software and hardware control systems.

Benefits

• Equity and benefits eligibility for full-time roles.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree