Lead High-Speed Optoelectronic Transceiver Engineer

Samtec Inc; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 210,000 - 290,000; Full time

Job summary

Samtec, Inc. is seeking an experienced high-speed optoelectronic transceiver design engineer to own the design of high‑speed optical communication transceivers, including component selection, PCB design, signal integrity, and device characterization across 25 G to 800 G data rates.

You will translate product requirements into metrics and lead prototype bring‑up, validation, and production readiness. The role requires collaboration with EE, RF, optics, mechanical, and firmware teams, with

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in high-speed optoelectronic transceiver product design.
• Familiar with RF design tools (e.g., Keysight ADS, Ansys HFSS) and optical simulation software (e.g., Zemax, OptiSystem).
• Hands-on experience with RF and optical test equipment—signal generators, VNAs, BER testers, OSAs, and high-speed scopes for eye-diagram, jitter, TDECQ.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop high-speed optoelectronic transceiver products—optimizing bandwidth, signal integrity, link budget, and power efficiency across NRZ and PAM4 signaling.
• Model and simulate RF and optical subsystems using tools like ADS, HFSS, or Zemax to predict performance and refine designs.
• Integrate RF components with optical elements to create cohesive assemblies.
• Perform hands-on testing and validation of prototypes using RF and optical tools.
• Troubleshoot RF–optical interactions and impedance matching.

Skills

RF design tools

Optoelectronic transceivers

Hands-on testing

Eye-diagram/BER analysis

RF principles

Clear communication

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Keysight ADS

Ansys HFSS

Zemax

OptiSystem

Job description

Samtec, Inc. is seeking an experienced high-speed optoelectronic transceiver design engineer to own the design of high‑speed optical communication transceivers, including component selection, PCB design, signal integrity, and device characterization across 25 G to 800 G data rates.

You will translate product requirements into metrics and lead prototype bring‑up, validation, and production readiness. The role requires collaboration with EE, RF, optics, mechanical, and firmware teams, with