Optical Packaging Engineer: Multi-Lane Interconnects

Avicena Tech; Sunnyvale (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Avicena Tech in Sunnyvale, CA is seeking an Optical Packaging/Component Engineer to lead development and testing of packaging solutions for multi-lane optical interconnects. You will design optical sub-assemblies, connectors, and fixtures, and collaborate with vendors to optimize the connector ecosystem.

The role requires 5+ years in Opto-Mechanical or Optical Packaging, an MS in a related field, and hands-on experience with SolidWorks; Zemax or LightTools is a plus.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in Opto-Mechanical or Optical Packaging field required.
• MS or higher in Opto-Mechanical Engineering, Physics, or equivalent.
• Hands-on experience with mechanical design software and optical modelling tools would be an asset.

Responsibilities

• Develop and test packaging solutions for multi-lane optical interconnects.
• Design optical sub-assemblies with arrays of optical fibers.
• Design multi-fiber optical connectors; collaborate with external vendors.
• Develop micro-array assembly processes, fixtures, and tooling.
• Work with optical fibers; optimize optical launch and perform loss testing.
• Develop mechanical/optomechanical test procedures.
• Perform micron-level assembly tasks.
• Measure material properties and interactions (epoxy, CTE, stress).
• Ensure component reliability and qualification testing.

Skills

Opto-Mechanical experience

Independent work

Teamwork skills

Mechanical design

Education

MS in Opto-Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Mechanical modeling

Zemax

LightTools

Job description

Avicena Tech in Sunnyvale, CA is seeking an Optical Packaging/Component Engineer to lead development and testing of packaging solutions for multi-lane optical interconnects. You will design optical sub-assemblies, connectors, and fixtures, and collaborate with vendors to optimize the connector ecosystem.

The role requires 5+ years in Opto-Mechanical or Optical Packaging, an MS in a related field, and hands-on experience with SolidWorks; Zemax or LightTools is a plus.