Optical Packaging/Component Engineer

Avicena; Sunnyvale (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Avicena in Sunnyvale, CA seeks an Optical Packaging/Component Engineer to develop and test packaging solutions for multi-lane interconnects and assemble advanced optical sub-assemblies. You will design multi-fiber connectors and partner with external vendors to build a robust connector ecosystem.

Role requires 5+ years in opto-mechanical packaging, a MS in a related field, and hands-on SolidWorks, Zemax or LightTools experience.

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience in Opto-Mechanical or Optical Packaging.
• MS degree or higher in Opto-Mechanical Engineering, Physics, or equivalent field.
• Preferred experience with Optical Transceiver assembly, Silicon Photonics or Co-Packaged Optics.
• Hands-on expertise with SolidWorks and mechanical modeling simulations.
• Experience with optical modelling software such as Zemax/LightTools is an asset.
• Knowledge of micro-replication techniques and polymer molding is an asset.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced startup environment.
• Excellent teamwork and interpersonal/communication skills within the company and with partners.

Responsibilities

• Develop and test packaging solutions for multi-lane optical interconnects.
• Design and test optical sub-assemblies with arrays of optical fibers.
• Design multi-fiber optical connectors and work with external vendors to develop connector ecosystem.
• Design micro-array assembly process, fixture and tooling development.
• Work with optical fibers, optical launch optimization and optical loss testing.
• Develop mechanical/optomechanical test procedures.
• Perform micron level assembly techniques.
• Measure material properties and interactions (e.g. epoxy selection, CTE, stress).
• Component reliability and qualification testing.

Skills

Opto-Mechanical packaging

Independent/fast-paced work

Teamwork & communication

Education

MS in Opto-Mechanical Engineering or Physics

Tools

SolidWorks

Zemax

LightTools

Job description

• Develop and test packaging solutions for multi-lane optical interconnects.
• Design and test optical sub-assemblies with arrays of optical fibers.
• Design multi-fiber optical connectors and work with external vendors to develop connector eco-system.
• Design micro-array assembly process, fixture and tooling development.
• Work with optical fibers, optical launch optimization and optical loss testing.
• Develop mechanical/optomechanical test procedures.
• Perform micron level assembly techniques.
• Measure material properties and interactions (e.g. epoxy selection, CTE, stress)
• Component reliability and qualification testing.

Requirements

• 5+ years' experience in Opto-Mechanical or Optical Packaging field.
• M.S. degree or higher in Opto-Mechanical Engineering, Physics, or equivalent field.
• Preferred experience with Optical Transceiver assembly, Silicon Photonics or Co-Packaged Optics
• Hands-on expertise with mechanical design software (e.g. Solidworks) and mechanical modeling simulations
• Experience with optical modelling software (e.g. Zemax, LightTools) is an asset
• Knowledge of micro-replication techniques and polymer molding is an asset
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced startup environment
• Excellent teamwork and interpersonal/communication skills within the company and with partners, customers, and consultants.

Job Title

Optical Packaging/Component Engineer

Location

Location: Sunnyvale, CA, US

Company

Avicena