Senior Optical Modeling & Statistical Analysis Engineer

Socket.dev; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 170,000 - 192,000; Full time

Job summary

Ayar Labs in San Jose, CA is seeking a Staff Engineer in Optical Modeling & Statistical Analysis to lead optical performance analysis and modeling for co-packaged optics. You will translate measurement data into budgets, specifications, and recommendations, collaborating with test, process, and reliability teams.

Preferred candidates have advanced degrees and experience with optical budgets, Monte Carlo tolerance analysis, and tools like Zemax or Code V.

Qualifications

• BS in Optics, Photonics, Physics, Electrical Engineering, Applied Statistics, or related field.
• 2+ years of relevant industry experience.
• Experience leading quantitative analysis and modeling of optical components, packages, or interconnects.
• Strong understanding of optical physics, fiber-to-chip coupling, connector performance, and optical loss budgets.
• Experience applying statistical methods to experimental or manufacturing data, including variation analysis, uncertainty estimation, and model validation.
• Proficiency in Python or equivalent tools for processing measurement datasets and developing reproducible analyses.
• Working knowledge of optical characterization, calibration, and measurement repeatability.

Responsibilities

• Develop optical performance models that quantify component and assembly variation while accounting for measurement uncertainty.
• Analyze and correlate component, wafer, package, and manufacturing datasets to identify performance trends and investigate discrepancies.
• Develop packaging optical budgets with internal teams and translate system allocations into connector and interface specifications.
• Define optical acceptance criteria and assess program builds, supplier lots, and reliability results against product requirements.
• Design experiments with test, characterization, and process engineers to isolate sources of variation and validate model predictions.
• Develop supplier performance comparisons and guide improvement priorities with internal teams and external partners.
• Document models, validation assessments, and recommendations through reproducible analysis and clear technical reviews.

Skills

Quantitative analysis

Optical physics

Statistical methods

Python

Cross-functional communication

Measurement uncertainty analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Optics/Photonics/Physics/EE/Applied Statistics

Master's degree or PhD

Tools

Zemax

Code V

Job description

Ayar Labs in San Jose, CA is seeking a Staff Engineer in Optical Modeling & Statistical Analysis to lead optical performance analysis and modeling for co-packaged optics. You will translate measurement data into budgets, specifications, and recommendations, collaborating with test, process, and reliability teams.

Preferred candidates have advanced degrees and experience with optical budgets, Monte Carlo tolerance analysis, and tools like Zemax or Code V.