Senior Fiber Assembly Process Engineer

black.ai; Milpitas (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

black.ai in Milpitas, California is seeking a Senior Fiber Assembly Process Engineer responsible for developing advanced assembly instrumentation for fiber splicing. This role requires expertise in fiber optics, automation, and semiconductor processes.

The ideal candidate should possess an MSc or PhD in relevant fields, along with at least 5 years of experience in fiber optics and a strong grasp of optical measurement techniques. A competitive salary range of $110,000 – $160,000 USD is offered.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in fiber optics, optical system development and assembly.
• Strong understanding of optical fibers and measurement equipment.
• Familiarity with back‑end semiconductor packaging is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Study and root-cause sources of fiber splice loss.
• Develop and deploy advanced fiber processing equipment.
• Use optical simulation tools to model fiber behavior.
• Assess modal properties and loss mechanisms.

Skills

Optical fibers and fiber splicing

Opto-mechanical packaging

Python

Instrumentation automation

Optical simulation tools

Education

MSc or PhD in photonics or optics

Equivalent industry experience

Tools

JMP

Job description

Job Summary

The Senior Fiber Assembly Process Engineer will be responsible for the development of advanced assembly instrumentation for high-performance and high-throughput fiber splicing, and study and address fiber and splice reliability at the scale of datacenters. This role combines fiber engineering, opto-mechanical automation, optical assembly manufacturing, and semiconductor process development.

Responsibilities

• Study and root-cause sources of fiber splice loss and loss variability.
• Develop and deploy advanced fiber processing equipment in collaboration with industrial partners.
• Develop advanced measurement methodologies for validating fiber and fiber splice losses at datacenter scale.
• Use optical simulation tools to model behavior and performance of fiber‑fiber interfaces for a wide range of advanced fiber designs.
• Assess modal properties, loss mechanisms, dispersion, coupling, and other key fiber characteristics relevant to demanding optical applications through optical modeling and experimental validation.
• Work with the optical packaging and assembly validation teams to develop and deliver test methods for the performance and reliability of fiber interfaces.

Experience and Qualifications

• MSc or PhD in photonics, optics, physics, engineering, or a related field, or equivalent industry experience.
• 5+ years of experience in fiber optics, optical system development and assembly.
• Strong understanding of optical fibers and fiber splicing & measurement equipment.
• Familiarity with key opto‑mechanical packaging and assembly equipment.
• Proficiency in Python and JMP.
• Experience with mechanical and/or optical instrumentation automation and control.
• Familiarity with back‑end semiconductor packaging is a plus.

Compensation

U.S. Base Pay Range: $110,000 – $160,000 USD.

Bay Area Pay Range: $150,000 – $177,000 USD.

Equal Opportunity Employment

PsiQuantum provides equal employment opportunity for all applicants and employees. PsiQuantum does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable laws.