Senior Electro Optics Packaging Engineer

APIC Corporation—an industry pioneer in advanced photonics since 1999—is shaping the future of high‑performance computing and AI. Our Heterogeneously Integrated Photonics and Electronics (HIP‑E) platform fuses photonically connected chiplets with next‑generation advanced packaging to deliver unmatched bandwidth, energy efficiency, and low‑latency interconnects for dual‑use commercial and defense systems. For more information, refer to our website:

We’re expanding our engineering team with a Senior Electro‑Optics Packaging Engineer who will lead the mechanical development of next‑generation integrated optical modules.

If you thrive at the intersection of precision engineering, advanced materials, and mission‑critical reliability
, this role puts you at the center of breakthrough innovation.

• Lead mechanical and opto‑mechanical design of compact, high‑performance EO modules
• Architect packaging solutions for optoelectronic and IC assemblies (fiber alignment, wire bonding, flip‑chip, 3D packaging)
• Perform structural, thermal, and coupled‑physics simulations using ANSYS, COMSOL, and Solid Works
• Ensure micro‑radian alignment stability under dynamic thermal, shock, and vibration environments
• Conduct material property analysis, yield improvement, and failure‑mode investigations
• Collaborate with photonics, electronics, reliability, and manufacturing teams to deliver production‑ready hardware
• Ensure compliance with JEDEC, EIA, Telcordia, and MIL‑STD requirements

• 10+ years in optical, optoelectronic, or IC packaging and assembly
• Expertise in optical bench design and precision alignment systems
• Hands‑on experience with fiber alignment tools, wire bonding, flip‑chip bonding, and fiber packaging
• Strong background in microelectronics, optoelectronics packaging, and low‑out gassing adhesive systems
• Proficiency with Solid Works and FEA tools (ANSYS required)
• Knowledge of materials, multilayer interfaces, BGA/PCBA/Flex reliability, and 3D packaging
• Familiarity with DOE, SPC, Six Sigma, and reliability engineering methodologies
• U.S. Citizenship or Permanent Residency (ITAR‑restricted programs)

• BS in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Physics, Applied Physics, or related field
• MS or PhD preferred

• Work on breakthrough photonic‑enabled compute architectures
• Contribute to dual‑use technologies with national‑security impact
• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits

Los Angeles, CA • $ - $