CareerPlan

Senior Fiber Coupling Engineer

New Providence - NJFull-time$133k2026-03-27 → 2026-11-10
Hybrid · United States

Core

Lead innovative design, modeling, and hands-on development of micro-optic solutions enabling scalable, high-performance optical interconnects for data centers.

Role type

Senior IC fiber coupling and micro-optics engineer

Builds

Micro-optic assemblies connecting optical fibers to silicon photonic integrated circuits

Domain

Optical engineering / Silicon photonics / Data center interconnects

Required skills

Micro-optic design, Fiber-optic design, Optical simulation (Zemax), C# programming, Design of Experiments (DOE), Hardware prototyping, Optical transceiver technology knowledge

Preferred skills

Physical-optics simulation (Ansys Lumerical), Mechanical design (SolidWorks), Silicon photonics packaging, High-volume manufacturing workflows, Optical system-level integration

Technologies

Zemax, C#, Ansys Lumerical, SolidWorks

Responsibilities

Lead micro-optic design and modeling initiatives, Develop and optimize micro-optic assemblies, Design and analyze components using Zemax, Create C# automation tools for instrument control, Conduct in-lab DOE activities, Collaborate with cross-functional teams on DFM principles, Drive technical decision-making on development projects

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC