Senior High-Speed Optoelectronic Transceiver Designer

Utilicom; San Diego (CA); Hybrid; USD 210,000 - 330,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonuses paid three times per yr

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Samtec, Inc. in Silicon Valley Design Center in Santa Clara, CA, seeks a Design & Development Engineer for high-speed optoelectronic transceivers. You will own design from component selection to PCB layout, focusing on RF-optics tradeoffs across EE, RF, optics, mechanics, and firmware.

You will drive prototype bring-up, validation, and production readiness. The role requires 4+ years in rad high-speed transceiver design, familiarity with ADS/HFSS/Zemax/OptiSystem, and deep knowledge of NRZ/PAM4

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering, RF Engineering, Photonics Physics or related field.
• 4+ years in high-speed optoelectronic transceiver product design with integrated RF-optics systems.
• Familiar with RF design tools (e.g., Keysight ADS, Ansys HFSS) and optical simulation software (e.g., Zemax, OptiSystem).
• Hands-on experience with RF/optical test equipment (e.g., SAs, VNAs, BER testers, OTDRs).
• Strong knowledge of RF principles (modulation, impedance, EMI) and high-speed link concepts (NRZ, PAM4, SerDes).

Responsibilities

• Design and develop high-speed optoelectronic transceiver products optimizing bandwidth, SI, link budget and power efficiency across NRZ and PAM4 signaling.
• Model and simulate RF and optical subsystems using ADS, HFSS, or Zemax to predict performance and refine designs.
• Integrate RF components with optical elements to create cohesive, high-functioning assemblies.
• Perform hands-on testing and validation of prototypes using RF/optical test equipment and tools.
• Troubleshoot RF-optical interactions including impedance matching and optical loss.
• Collaborate with product managers and manufacturing to ensure scalable, cost-effective designs and standards compliance.
• Document design specifications, test procedures, and performance data for milestones and production transitions.
• Research emerging RF-optics technologies to maintain competitive edge.

Skills

RF design

Optoelectronics

High-speed signaling

Signal integrity

Test & measurement

Education

Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Keysight ADS

Ansys HFSS

Zemax

OptiSystem

BER testers

Job description

Samtec, Inc. in Silicon Valley Design Center in Santa Clara, CA, seeks a Design & Development Engineer for high-speed optoelectronic transceivers. You will own design from component selection to PCB layout, focusing on RF-optics tradeoffs across EE, RF, optics, mechanics, and firmware.

You will drive prototype bring-up, validation, and production readiness. The role requires 4+ years in rad high-speed transceiver design, familiarity with ADS/HFSS/Zemax/OptiSystem, and deep knowledge of NRZ/PAM4