Optoelectronics R&D Leader: Hybrid RF/Optics

Fiber Broadband; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 160,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401K match

Paid time off

Job summary

Samtec, Inc. in Santa Clara, CA, leads optoelectronics R&D to design advanced RF-optics transceivers. You will guide a multi-discipline team across EE, RF, optics, and firmware, directing prototype bring-up, characterization, and product validation.

Role emphasizes collaboration with product managers, scalable and cost-effective designs, and adherence to ITU/MIL-STD standards, shaping future technologies in silicon valley.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in optoelectronic transceiver product design.
• Familiar with RF design tools (Keysight ADS, Ansys HFSS) and optical simulation software (Zemax, OptiSystem).
• Hands-on experience with RF and optical test equipment.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop hybrid RF-optics products for high bandwidth and power efficiency.
• Model and simulate RF and optical subsystems to predict performance.
• Build and test prototypes with RF and optical equipment; troubleshoot RF-optical issues.

Skills

RF design tools

Optical simulation

Test equipment

RF principles

Optoelectronics concepts

Cross-functional communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering / RF / Photonics

Tools

Keysight ADS

Ansys HFSS

Zemax

OptiSystem

Job description

Samtec, Inc. in Santa Clara, CA, leads optoelectronics R&D to design advanced RF-optics transceivers. You will guide a multi-discipline team across EE, RF, optics, and firmware, directing prototype bring-up, characterization, and product validation.

Role emphasizes collaboration with product managers, scalable and cost-effective designs, and adherence to ITU/MIL-STD standards, shaping future technologies in silicon valley.