Senior Fiber Coupling Engineer

Ciena•New Providence, NJ

1d•Onsite

About The Position

As the global leader in high-speed connectivity, Ciena is committed to a people-first approach. Our teams enjoy a culture focused on prioritizing a flexible work environment that empowers individual growth, well-being, and belonging. We’re a technology company that leads with our humanity—driving our business priorities alongside meaningful social, community, and societal impact. This role is intended to be on-site in New Providence, NJ 4-5 days/week. Ciena’s xPO Micro-Optics Team is driving the future of high-speed connectivity by developing advanced micro-optic solutions that directly enable scalable, high-performance optical interconnects. This role offers the opportunity to lead innovative design, modeling, and hands-on development efforts that translate directly into Ciena products, shaping next-generation optical technologies.

Requirements

5+ years of industry experience in micro-optics, optical engineering, or a related field.
Expert-level proficiency with Zemax optics simulation software.
Hands-on experience in micro-optic and fiber-optic design, assembly, and prototyping.
C# programming skills for automation and instrument control.
Knowledge of optical transceiver technology used in data centers.
Extensive in-the-lab DOE and hardware development experience.
Ability to perform as a lead engineer in complex development projects.

Nice To Haves

Experience with physical-optics simulation using Ansys Lumerical.
Mechanical design experience using SolidWorks or equivalent tools.
Familiarity with silicon photonics packaging methods.
Understanding of high-volume manufacturing workflows for optical assemblies.
Knowledge of emerging optical interconnect technologies.
Experience collaborating with semiconductor or photonics manufacturing partners.
Background in optical system-level integration.

Responsibilities

Lead micro-optic design and modeling initiatives that support high-volume manufacturing requirements.
Develop and optimize micro-optic assemblies that connect optical fibers to silicon photonic integrated circuits.
Design, model, and analyze micro-optic components using the Zemax optics simulator.
Create C#-based automation tools for instrument control, assembly processes, and data acquisition.
Conduct in-lab design-of-experiment (DOE) activities to validate and refine optical designs.
Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to align development with Design for Manufacture (DFM) principles.
Drive technical decision-making as a lead engineer on development projects.