Photonics Design Engineer, Senior / Principal

Macom S.A.S. • Hamilton Township, NJ

309d

About The Position

The Photonics Design Engineer, Senior/Principal will utilize in depth knowledge to develop, design, maintain, or improve optoelectronic modules, subsystems, or products, for Commercial, Aerospace & Defence applications. Will demonstrate conceptual and practical expertise in analog photonic design challenges and basic knowledge of related disciplines.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, physics, or similar studies. Advanced degree is highly desirable.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in relevant photonics design engineering.
• Senior / Principal title will be assigned based on the experience of the candidate.
• Due to ITAR regulations, only candidates who are U.S. Persons will be considered for this position.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with AutoCAD or other drawing packages is desirable.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office products.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of photonic subsystems, such as photonic link products, optical receivers and transmitters and related components, photonic signal process technologies and delay lines.
• Products include analog RF fiber optic links, high-speed digital fiber optic transceivers and fiber optic amplifiers. Products utilize microprocessors and firmware.
• Possess deep experience developing and manufacturing products for Aerospace and Defense customers including harsh environments.
• Stay abreast of technological advances in photonics and introduce new technologies that can improve performance and lower costs.
• Analyze fiber-optic links, system performance or operational requirements.
• Conduct research on new photonics technologies utilizing advanced engineering designs.
• Be responsible for all design activities and related product development activities from design reviews, design verification, and qualification.
• Write test and assembly plans and procedures.
• Provide clear status reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing test data.
• Expert in formal stage-gate new product introduction process.
• Awareness of the competition and the factors that differentiate them in the market.
• Impact a range of customer, operational, project or service activities within own team and other related teams, acts as resource for colleagues.
• Work with our Product Engineering group to transfer products to production.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree