Optical Module Integration Engineer

Lumentum Operations LLC; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Lumentum Operations LLC is seeking an Optical Module Integration Engineer to drive integration, testing, and validation of advanced optical modules for telecom and data communications products. The role requires collaboration across optical, electrical, firmware, and mechanical teams to ensure module performance within systems.

Responsibilities include planning, testing, automation, data analysis, and documentation to support design reviews and manufacturing processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's in Electrical Engineering, Optical Engineering, Physics, or related field.
• Experience with optical module integration, testing, or product development in telecom/datacom.
• Strong understanding of lasers, detectors, modulators, amplifiers and their metrics.
• Proficiency with optical test equipment and high-speed electronics.
• Experience with Python, LabVIEW or MATLAB for test automation.
• Ability to analyze data and apply statistical methods.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and execute integration plans for optical modules with transceiver, amplifier, and WSS components.
• Characterize and verify optical module performance using optical/electrical test equipment.
• Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams to define interfaces and fix integration issues.
• Develop automated test scripts and fixtures for module validation and manufacturing support.
• Analyze test data to identify root causes and propose improvements.
• Generate detailed test reports, integration guides and troubleshooting procedures.

Skills

Optical integration

Test automation (Python/LabVIEW/MATLAB

Cross-functional teamwork

Data analysis

Troubleshooting

Communication

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Electrical/Optical Engineering

Tools

Optical spectrum analyzers

Power meters

Oscilloscopes

BER testers

Job description

It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing! We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business. If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us! Lumentum Operations LLC is seeking an Optical Module Integration Engineer to drive the integration, testing, and validation of advanced optical modules for next-generation telecommunications and data communications products. This role involves working across multiple engineering disciplines to ensure seamless module performance within system-level applications.

Job Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and execute comprehensive integration plans for optical modules, including transceiver, amplifier, and WSS components.
• Perform characterization and verification of optical module performance against specifications, utilizing various optical and electrical test equipment.
• Collaborate with optical design, electrical engineering, firmware, and mechanical engineering teams to define module interfaces, troubleshoot integration issues, and optimize overall system performance.
• Develop and implement automated test scripts and fixtures for efficient module validation and manufacturing support.
• Analyze test data, identify root causes of failures, and propose effective solutions for design improvements or manufacturing process adjustments.
• Generate detailed technical documentation, including test reports, integration guides, and troubleshooting procedures.
• Participate in design reviews, providing input on testability, manufacturability, and reliability of optical modules.
• Stay abreast of industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in optical module integration and testing.

Job Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Optical Engineering, Physics, or a related field.
• Experience in optical module integration, testing, or product development within the telecommunications or data communications industry.
• Strong understanding of optical components (lasers, detectors, modulators, amplifiers), their characteristics, and performance metrics.
• Proficiency with optical test equipment (e.g., optical spectrum analyzers, power meters, oscilloscopes, bit error rate testers).
• Experience with electrical characterization and debugging of high-speed digital and analog circuits.
• Demonstrated ability to develop test automation scripts using languages like Python, LabVIEW, or MATLAB.
• Experience with data analysis tools and statistical methods for performance evaluation.
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and troubleshooting skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively in a cross-functional team environment.
• Familiarity with industry standards (e.g., OIF, MSA) for optical modules is a plus.

Pay Range

P10-USA-1 :$59,650.00 - $85,250.00

Disclaimer: Final base salary for the successful candidate will depend on multiple factors, including but not limited to, job location, where work will be performed, qualifications, work history and relevant experience. With our continual goal of making Lumentum a best place to work for our employees, we strive to offer employees competitive total compensation packages, which may include annual bonus, commission for certain sales roles, equity, and health and welfare benefits.

Lumentum is illuminating the networks of tomorrow with advanced photonic technologies that enable AI, data centers, telecom, industrial, and sensing applications. As AI accelerates the global demand for bandwidth and energy efficiency, we deliver the building blocks that keep data moving reliably, efficiently, and at massive scale. Our optical products support AI and compute infrastructure, cloud and DCI environments, metro and long-haul networks, while our lasers drive breakthroughs in precision manufacturing and sensing. For nearly five decades, Lumentum has been at the intersection of light and innovation. What began as a vision with JDS Uniphase to harness the power of photonics has evolved into a global force driving the communication infrastructure of tomorrow. At Lumentum, we’re building more than a business—we’re building a team of passionate innovators whose drive to collaborate, create, and connect the world fuels everything we do. We are part of the AI technology revolution and we are illuminating the path forward. Headquartered in San Jose, California, we operate worldwide through a network of R&D, manufacturing, and sales locations.