Lead Micro-Optics Engineer — Zemax & Fiber Interconnects

Ciena Corporation; Piscataway Township (NJ); Vor Ort; USD 133.000 - 213.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

401(k) matching

DCPP matching

Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP)

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Paid sick leave

Vacation time

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Zusammenfassung

Ciena Corporation in New Providence, NJ is seeking an experienced Micro-Optics Engineer to lead design and modeling of optical assemblies and to bridge between R&D and manufacturing.

You will develop Zemax-based simulations, create C# automation tools, perform DOE experiments, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure DFx alignment.

The role emphasizes hands-on prototyping, high-volume manufacturing readiness, and leadership on complex photonics development projects.

Qualifikationen

• 5+ years in micro-optics or optical engineering.
• Expert Zemax proficiency for simulations.
• Hands-on micro-optic and fiber-optic design and prototyping.
• C# programming for automation and control.
• Knowledge of optical transceiver tech used in data centers.
• DOE experience in laboratory settings.
• Ability to lead complex development projects.

Aufgaben

• Lead micro-optic design and modeling initiatives for high-volume manufacture.
• Develop and optimize micro-optic assemblies connecting fibers to silicon photonics.
• Design and analyze micro-optic components using Zemax simulations.
• Create C#-based automation tools for instrument control and data acquisition.
• Conduct in-lab DOE activities to validate optical designs.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align with DFx principles.
• Take a lead engineering role in development projects.

Kenntnisse

Zemax optics

Micro-optics design

Fiber-optic design

C# programming

DOE in lab

Lead engineer

Tools

Zemax

Ansys Lumerical

SolidWorks

Jobbeschreibung

Ciena Corporation in New Providence, NJ is seeking an experienced Micro-Optics Engineer to lead design and modeling of optical assemblies and to bridge between R&D and manufacturing.

You will develop Zemax-based simulations, create C# automation tools, perform DOE experiments, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure DFx alignment.

The role emphasizes hands-on prototyping, high-volume manufacturing readiness, and leadership on complex photonics development projects.