Optical Engineer

Optical Engineer AEI-CIG Santa Clara, CA Job Details $110,000 - $200,000 a year 7 hours ago Qualifications Optics System design for system development Design engineering Product design Simulation tools Systems analysis Research and development laboratory environment Full Job Description Position Overview We are seeking an Optical Engineer to support the design, development, and optimization of optical transceiver products for high-speed optical communication systems. The candidate will contribute to optical system design, fiber coupling optimization, lens development, optical characterization, and performance validation for next-generation optical communication technologies. The ideal candidate has strong expertise in optical design tools, optical modeling, and laboratory characterization techniques. Responsibilities Design and optimize optical systems for optical transceiver applications Develop and optimize fiber coupling solutions for efficient optical power transfer Design, analyze, and optimize optical lenses and beam shaping systems Perform optical modeling and simulation using Zemax Conduct optical tolerance analysis and performance evaluation Characterize and validate optical components and optical assemblies Perform laboratory optical measurements including: Optical power measurement Insertion loss Return loss Coupling efficiency Beam quality characterization Support optical alignment, packaging, and assembly development Troubleshoot optical system performance issues and implement improvements Develop technical reports, specifications, and validation procedures Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support product development and manufacturing Required Qualifications Bachelor's, Master's, or Ph.D.

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Optical Engineering, Photonics, Physics, Applied Physics, or Related technical field Experience with optical system design and analysis Proficiency in Zemax optical design software Knowledge of fiber optics and fiber coupling techniques Experience with lens design and optical component development Understanding of optical alignment and tolerance analysis Experience using optical laboratory equipment and characterization methods Strong analytical and problem-solving skills Ability to work effectively in collaborative engineering environments Preferred Qualifications Experience developing optical transceiver products Familiarity with lasers, photodetectors, collimators, and passive optical components Experience with optical packaging and precision alignment Programming or data analysis experience (Python or MATLAB preferred) Experience with optical simulation and modeling workflows