Optical Design Engineer - High-Speed Photonics

Lumilens

San Jose (CA)

On-site

USD 90,000 - 130,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary
Comprehensive benefits package
Professional development opportunities
Access to cutting-edge optical test environments

Job summary

A pioneering optical technology company in San Jose is seeking an Optical Design Engineer to design and verify critical optical coupling systems. The ideal candidate will hold a Master's or Ph.D. in optical engineering, with a minimum of 2 years in optical system design and expertise in raytracing tools like Zemax. This role involves collaborating with international teams and offers a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for professional development in a dynamic startup environment.

Qualifications

  • Master's degree in optical engineering or related field; Ph.D. preferred.
  • At least 2 years of direct experience in designing optical systems.
  • Proven expertise in raytracing software tools such as Zemax, or CodeV.

Responsibilities

  • Utilize raytracing software to perform optical simulations and design solutions.
  • Provide guidance on optics design concepts to optimize transceiver performance.
  • Conduct experiments to evaluate optical coupling solutions.

Skills

Optical System Design
Raytracing Software (Zemax, CodeV)
MATLAB
Python
Optical Testing
Creative Problem-Solving
Communication Skills

Education

Master's degree in optical engineering or related field
Ph.D. in a related technical field

Tools

Zemax
CodeV

Job description

A pioneering optical technology company in San Jose is seeking an Optical Design Engineer to design and verify critical optical coupling systems. The ideal candidate will hold a Master's or Ph.D. in optical engineering, with a minimum of 2 years in optical system design and expertise in raytracing tools like Zemax. This role involves collaborating with international teams and offers a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for professional development in a dynamic startup environment.
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