Senior Fiber Splicing Process Engineer for Datacenter-Scale

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

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.