Photonics Engineer Components

Join our fast-paced and passionate team as a Photonics Engineer 2 Components focused on the design, development, and qualification of advanced photonic components used in high-performance optical systems. As we scale, you will be instrumental in building our manufacturing foundation from the ground up. This is a dynamic, hands-on role for a highly self-directed engineer who thrives in an ambiguous, fast-moving environment.

This role requires a strong background in optics, photonics packaging, and precision opto-mechanical integration. The engineer will work closely with manufacturing, reliability, and supply chain teams to transition designs from prototype through high-volume production.

The position reports to the Director of Photonics Components.

Key Responsibilities include:

• Design and develop photonic components including but not limited to:
• Optical isolators
• Optical switches
• High-power fiber optic connectors
• Packaged acousto-optic modulators
• Perform optical design and modeling of free-space and fiber-coupled optical systems
• Develop opto-mechanical architectures for stable and repeatable optical alignment
• Select and integrate key optical elements including lenses, crystals, fibers, polarize rs, and coatings
• Conduct optical tolerance analysis and performance modeling

Optical Packaging & Integration

• Design precision photonic packaging solutions including:
• Fiber coupling assemblies
• Optical benches and mounts
• Thermal management structures
• Implement alignment strategies such as active alignment, passive alignment, welding, soldering, and adhesive bonding
• Develop automated or semi-automated assembly processes

Testing & Characterization

• Build and characterize optical test setups for component validation
• Measure key optical parameters including:
• Isolation
• Switching speed
• Thermal stability
• Perform environmental testing and analyze performance over temperature, vibration, and lifetime conditions

Reliability & Failure Analysis

• Support component reliability qualification and accelerated life testing
• Investigate optical performance degradation and failure modes
• Conduct root cause analysis and implement corrective actions
• Contribute to reliability models for materials, adhesives, fibers, and optical assemblies

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Work closely with:
• Mechanical engineering
• Manufacturing engineering
• Supply chain
• Quality and reliability teams
• Support design transfer into manufacturing and production ramp
• Interface with external suppliers for custom optical components and materials

Join our fast-paced and passionate team as a Photonics Engineer 2 Components focused on the design, development, and qualification of advanced photonic components used in high-performance optical systems. As we scale, you will be instrumental in building our manufacturing foundation from the ground up. This is a dynamic, hands-on role for a highly self-directed engineer who thrives in an ambiguous, fast-moving environment.

This role requires a strong background in optics, photonics packaging, and precision opto-mechanical integration. The engineer will work closely with manufacturing, reliability, and supply chain teams to transition designs from prototype through high-volume production.

The position reports to the Director of Photonics Components.

Key Responsibilities include:

Component Design & Development

• Design and develop photonic components including but not limited to:
• Optical isolators
• Optical switches
• High-power fiber optic connectors
• Packaged acousto-optic modulators
• Perform optical design and modeling of free-space and fiber-coupled optical systems
• Develop opto-mechanical architectures for stable and repeatable optical alignment
• Select and integrate key optical elements including lenses, crystals, fibers, polarize rs, and coatings
• Conduct optical tolerance analysis and performance modeling

Optical Packaging & Integration

• Design precision photonic packaging solutions including:
• Fiber coupling assemblies
• Optical benches and mounts
• Thermal management structures
• Implement alignment strategies such as active alignment, passive alignment, welding, soldering, and adhesive bonding
• Develop automated or semi-automated assembly processes

Testing & Characterization

• Build and characterize optical test setups for component validation
• Measure key optical parameters including:
• Insertion loss
• Isolation
• Return loss
• Power handling capability
• Switching speed
• Thermal stability
• Perform environmental testing and analyze performance over temperature, vibration, and lifetime conditions

Reliability & Failure Analysis

• Support…