Optical Systems Architect & Packaging Lead — Equity & Bonus

Langham Recruitment; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 190,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

Equity

Benefits

Job summary

Langham Recruitment is seeking an Optical System Design Lead for a growing silicon photonics company. You will drive optical coupling, photonic packaging, and system integration from concept through prototyping, validation and manufacturing.

The role requires 7+ years in optical system design or photonics, an advanced degree, hands-on alignment, and a track record with photonic packaging and PICs. Competitive compensation includes bonus, equity and benefits.

Qualifications

• 7+ years in Optical System Design or Photonics
• Hands-on experience with optical alignment and coupling

Responsibilities

• Lead optical design and packaging for next-gen photonic devices
• Coordinate optical alignment, coupling, and testing across teams
• Prototype, validate, and transfer designs to manufacturing
• Perform DFM, yield analysis, and reliability assessments

Skills

Optical design

Optical alignment

Photonic packaging

Cross-functional collaboration

Simulation (Zemax)

Education

Master's or PhD in Optical Engineering/Photons/Physics

Tools

Zemax

Job description

Langham Recruitment is seeking an Optical System Design Lead for a growing silicon photonics company. You will drive optical coupling, photonic packaging, and system integration from concept through prototyping, validation and manufacturing.

The role requires 7+ years in optical system design or photonics, an advanced degree, hands-on alignment, and a track record with photonic packaging and PICs. Competitive compensation includes bonus, equity and benefits.