Staff Optical Design Engineer
Core
Designing high-speed optical modules and performing tolerance analysis for optical trains to support AI, cloud computing, data centers, and telecom systems.
Role type
Staff optical design engineer (IC)
Builds
High-speed optical modules and photonic solutions
Domain
Optical engineering / Photonics / Telecommunications / Data Centers
Deliverable
production ML models | product features
Required skills
Optical modeling and parameter optimization, Optical tolerance analysis, Zemax simulation, Passive and active micro-optics design, Integrated photonic chips design, Optical system testing, MATLAB programming, DFM (Design for Manufacturability) coordination, Failure analysis
Preferred skills
Experience with advanced optical technologies, Multi-project management
Technologies
Zemax, MATLAB
Responsibilities
Model optical trains and optimize parameters, Simulate and calculate optical tolerances, Coordinate with suppliers and CM/SDEs for component design and DFM, Collaborate with Process, Testing, and Automation teams to optimize assembly workflows, Support failure analysis from an optical perspective, Train new optical engineers and conduct peer reviews
Seniority
Staff, hands-on IC with mentorship