Optoelectronics Engineer – Co-Packaged Optics for AI

viaPhoton

Aurora (IL)

On-site

USD 80,000 - 150,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision

401(k) with 4% match

Flexible PTO

10 paid holidays + 2 floating holidays

Monthly team events

Job summary

viaPhoton is hiring an Optoelectronics Engineer to shape the Co-Packaged Optics (CPO) product family from tech selection through production. You’ll work hands-on on cutting-edge optical solutions, partnering with a cross-functional team to turn innovations into shippable products.

The role requires a BS in Optics or Electrical Engineering, 3+ years in high-speed optical modules, and strong silicon photonics knowledge. Onsite in Naperville, IL with competitive benefits and annual bonus.

Qualifications

BS in Optics, Electrical Engineering, or related field.
3+ years of hands-on experience developing high-speed optical modules.
Background in high-speed optical devices such as lasers, detectors, modulators, and integrated optical components.
Strong understanding of silicon photonics, semiconductor physics, and optical component design, fabrication, and test.
Familiar with EDA and optical simulation tools, 2.5D/3D optical-electronic integration, and higher-order PAM formats.

Responsibilities

Guide the Co-Packaged Optics product family from technology selection and architecture through development, integration, and productization.
Assess the optical engine technology and vendor ecosystem to build effective technologies and sourcing partnerships for CPO products.
Guide Optical Module development from concept through to production.
Use optical and electrical modeling and simulation software to design electro-optical devices and data paths.
Collaborate across a cross-functional team of digital and analog circuit designers, signal and power integrity experts, substrate layout, and system design members.