Optical System Design Lead

Xscape Photonics Inc; California; In loco; USD 150.000 - 230.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Xscape Photonics Inc is looking for an Optical System Design Lead to drive the development of optical coupling and packaging for advanced photonic devices. You will guide design from concept through manufacturing, focusing on performance, reliability, and scalable production.

The role demands strong leadership, cross-functional collaboration, and a track record in optical system integration. Expertise in Zemax, PICs, and precision bonding is highly valued. This position is based in California.

Competenze

• Master’s or Ph.D. in Optical Engineering, Photonics, Physics, or related field.
• 7+ years of experience in optical system design, coupling, and packaging.
• Proficiency in Zemax and optical simulation tools.

Mansioni

• Lead the design of optical coupling systems (fiber-to-chip, free-space) for photonic devices.
• Develop and optimize packaging for optical stability and manufacturability.
• Create prototypes and oversee testing to meet performance metrics.
• Mentor optical engineers and collaborate with mechanical, electrical, and manufacturing teams.
• Produce detailed design docs and ensure compliance with industry standards.

Conoscenze

Zemax

Optical alignment

Coupling techniques

PICs packaging

Laser welding

Epoxy bonding

Hermetic sealing

Formazione

Masters/PhD in Optical Engineering

Optical Eng degree

7+ years experience in optics

Descrizione del lavoro

Xscape Photonics is helping customers escape the scaling limits of Agentic AI hardware by enabling machines to think faster. Spun out of groundbreaking silicon photonics work at Columbia University, the company has developed a scalable multi-color laser platform to solve the escape bandwidth bottlenecks limiting GPU-to-GPU and GPU-to-memory interfaces. With a leadership team having multiple decades of experience shipping photonics products and backed by investors including Nvidia and Cisco, the company has recently begun sampling its first technology validation kits and is currently engaged with pilot customers for its first product launch.

About the Role:

Position Overview

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Optical System Design Lead to spearhead the development of optical coupling and packaging solutions for advanced photonic devices. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of optical system design, coupling techniques, and packaging methodologies. This role requires a combination of technical expertise, leadership ability, and innovative thinking to drive product design and implementation from concept to manufacturing.

Key Responsibilities

Optical System Design:

• Lead the design and development of optical coupling systems, including fiber-to-chip and free-space coupling techniques.
• Optimize optical interfaces for performance, reliability, and manufacturability.

Packaging Development:

• Design advanced photonic packaging solutions with a primary focus on ensuring optical stability.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate optical components into compact and scalable designs.

Prototyping and Testing:

• Develop prototypes for optical coupling and packaging designs.
• Oversee testing and validation to meet performance metrics, including insertion loss, alignment tolerance, and durability.

Collaboration and Leadership:

• Work closely with mechanical, electrical, and manufacturing engineers to ensure seamless integration of optical subsystems.
• Mentor and guide a team of optical engineers, fostering a culture of innovation and excellence.

Documentation and Compliance:

• Generate detailed technical documentation and design guidelines.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations for optical systems and packaging.

Required Skills & Experience:

Qualifications

Education and Experience:

• Master’s or Ph.D. in Optical Engineering, Photonics, Physics, or a related field.
• 7+ years of experience in optical system design, coupling, and packaging, preferably in photonics or a related industry.

Technical Skills:

• Proficiency in optical simulation tools (e.g., Zemax).
• Expertise in optical alignment and coupling techniques (e.g., active/passive alignment, precision bonding).
• Knowledge of photonic integrated circuits (PICs) and their packaging challenges.
• Familiarity with advanced manufacturing techniques (e.g., laser welding, epoxy bonding, and hermetic sealing).