Optical Engineer Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, Applied Physics, or equivalent practical experience.
• 5+ years of proven hands-on laboratory experience setting up and experimentally characterizing DSP-based high-speed optical communication systems.
• Proven experience using state-of-the-art optical and high-speed electronic test and measurement equipment.
• Strong verbal, written communication, and documentation skills

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Python tools for scientific computing and lab automation (e.g., pandas, numpy).
• Experience with ADS simulations.
• Knowledge of high-speed optical Ethernet (200G, 400G) and PCIe Gen6/7.

Responsibilities

• Work alongside a world-class team of renowned opto-electronic industry experts.
• Use state-of-the-art high-speed opto-electronic lab equipment to bring up, characterize, and test the world’s densest 200G and 400G PAM-4 optical modules for ML/AI applications.
• Characterize high-speed, high-density analog ICs and configure advanced DSP-based SerDes from major vendors to interface with our modules.
• Assess module standards compliance (e.g., IEEE Ethernet, OIF CEI, PCIe Gen6/7) and customer specifications.
• Develop test benches and specifications for production testing.
• Perform system-level tests at leading ML/AI, datacom, and telecom system manufacturers and operators.
• Identify hardware issues and collaborate with teams specializing in integrated optics, high-speed electronics, and opto-electronic packaging to drive resolutions.
• Analyze and interpret measurement results to guide design teams during product definition, design, and debug.
• Collaborate extensively with cross-functional teams in a highly interdisciplinary, technically advanced environment.
• Contribute to documentation and update content as requirements evolve.

Benefits

• medical
• dental
• vision plans
• participation in 401(K) (USA) & DCPP (Canada) with company matching
• Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• company-paid holidays
• paid sick leave
• vacation time
• Paid Family Leave
• other leaves of absence