Principal Optical Transmit Engine Architect

Poet Technologies Pte Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Poet Technologies Pte Ltd is seeking a Principal Engineer (Transmit) to spearhead the development and productization of optical engine transmit modules for high-speed transceivers. The role emphasizes system integration, validation, and manufacturing readiness rather than device-level design.

You will translate device specs into robust engine performance targets, develop comprehensive characterization plans, and lead cross-functional teams to ensure scalable production and market-ready

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field is required.
• Advanced degree (MS/PhD) in photonics/optoelectronics is preferred.
• 8–12+ years in photonics, optical communications, or related development.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end development and productization of optical engine transmit modules.
• Translate device specs into comprehensive engine performance targets.
• Develop characterization plans for EMLs, modulators, and photonic waveguides.
• Analyze transmitter metrics: output power, extinction ratio, bandwidth, temperature effects.
• Collaborate with design teams to integrate laser sources and modulators.
• Establish test flows for module screening and validation in manufacturing.
• Use production data to identify yield variations and reliability risks.
• Implement automated data analysis and reporting to identify root causes.
• Provide cross-functional technical support for product docs and specs.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Cross-functional collaboration

Strategic thinking

Strong communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Photonics, Physics, or related field

Master’s or PhD in photonics and optoelectronics preferred

Tools

Excel

JMP

Python

C/C++

MATLAB

LabVIEW

R

Lumerical FDTD

ZEMAX

SolidWorks

Job description

Poet Technologies Pte Ltd is seeking a Principal Engineer (Transmit) to spearhead the development and productization of optical engine transmit modules for high-speed transceivers. The role emphasizes system integration, validation, and manufacturing readiness rather than device-level design.

You will translate device specs into robust engine performance targets, develop comprehensive characterization plans, and lead cross-functional teams to ensure scalable production and market-ready