Senior Optical Engineer

Overview

In this role you will contribute hands-on to the design, development, testing, and commercialization of advanced optical technologies. You will design PICs and optical modules, build and run experiments, and drive test plans from concept to manufacturing. You will work with cross-functional teams to deliver scalable, high-performance photonics solutions for next-generation networking. This is an impact-driven, technically hands-on role at a company focused on people, growth, and societal impact.

Retribuzione / Benefits flexible work environment

focus on well-being and belonging

opportunity to work on cutting-edge photonics and networking technologies

employee development and growth

inclusive culture and social impact

competitive compensation and benefits (implied)

Responsabilità Design, simulate, and optimize photonic integrated circuits (PICs) and optical modules for telecoms and related photonics applications

Develop and implement discrete optical test setups for component, subsystem, and system-level testing

Define, execute, and document optical test plans with measurement methodologies and data analysis

Use Python scripting to automate tests, control lab instruments, and analyze data

Support transition of optical products from R&D to manufacturing ensuring scalability and quality

Collaborate with hardware, electronics, software, systems, and manufacturing teams to resolve cross-disciplinary challenges

Analyze optical performance data and recommend design optimizations and product improvements

Identify technical risks, troubleshoot complex optical issues, and drive root-cause analysis

Contribute to continuous improvement of product design, testing methodologies, and processes

Provide technical guidance to project teams to enable successful development programs

Requisiti fondamentali 5+ years hands-on experience designing, testing, and optimizing photonic and optical systems

Proficiency in PIC design and simulation using Lumerical, VPIphotonics, or equivalent tools

Experience with optical amplification technologies (EDFA, Raman, SOA)

Python proficiency for instrument control, automation, and data processing

Hands-on experience with optical characterization and calibration equipment (OSA, power meters, tunable lasers, polarization controllers)

Experience with fiber-optic technologies (alignment, coupling, splicing, integration with photonic devices)

Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities; ability to troubleshoot complex systems

Strong written and verbal communication in English

Experience collaborating with multidisciplinary teams

Experience with product transfer from R&D to manufacturing (nice to have)

Experience in Agile environments and familiarity with Git (nice to have)

Experience in telecommunications, optical transport, or high-technology product development (nice to have)

collaboration in multidisciplinary teams

problem-solving mindset

clear written and verbal communication

Photonic Integrated Circuit (PIC) design and simulation

Optical amplification technologies (EDFA, Raman, SOA)

Lab automation and instrument control using Python