Lead Silicon Photonics Packaging Engineer

Asteralabs; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 205,000 - 255,000; Full time

Job summary

Asteralabs in San Jose is seeking a Principal Photonic Packaging Engineer to lead the design and productization of advanced packaging solutions for optics. You will drive the intersection of photonics and electronics in data center platforms.

Ideal candidates should have a Ph.D. or M.S. with over 10 years of experience in photonic packaging. Responsibilities include leading teams, defining technical requirements, and collaborating on design optimizations.

The salary range is $205,000 to $255,000, based on experience, with potential bonuses and benefits.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in photonic packaging or advanced semiconductor packaging.
• Expertise in high-speed optical/electrical packaging and thermal management.
• Track record of leading hardware from R&D through high-volume manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Lead development of photonic packaging strategies for Silicon Photonics Modules.
• Define technical requirements and package architectures.
• Mentor a team of packaging engineers and scientists.

Skills

Photonic packaging expertise

Optoelectronic package integration

Thermal management

Program management

Cross-functional leadership

Education

Ph.D. or M.S. in Electrical Engineering, Physics, Materials Science, or Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Asteralabs in San Jose is seeking a Principal Photonic Packaging Engineer to lead the design and productization of advanced packaging solutions for optics. You will drive the intersection of photonics and electronics in data center platforms.

Ideal candidates should have a Ph.D. or M.S. with over 10 years of experience in photonic packaging. Responsibilities include leading teams, defining technical requirements, and collaborating on design optimizations.

The salary range is $205,000 to $255,000, based on experience, with potential bonuses and benefits.