62 optical engineer jobs at 20 companies in Gustine, CA
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Optical Systems Engineer
San Jose, California, United States
OnsiteFull Time
Etched: Designs specialized AI chips optimized for transformer architectures.
5+ YOE5–10 years in optical interconnect design for high-density compute systems; expertise in CPO, NPO, OCI, LPO; strong link-budget, OSNR, eye diagrams, and high-speed interfaces; experience with optical engines and PIC-based subsystems.
BrukerNASDAQ: BRKR: Develops and manufactures high-performance scientific and diagnostic instruments.
5+ YOEDegree in mechanical engineering/optics/physics or related, 5+ years experience (Bachelor's) designing optical-mechanical systems, proficiency with Zemax and SolidWorks, tolerance analysis, prototype testing, and strong communication skills.
Astera LabsNASDAQ: ALAB: Designs connectivity solutions for cloud and AI infrastructure.
8+ YOEMS/PhD in EE/Optical Engineering/Physics, 8+ years optical/photonic test experience, expertise with optical test instrumentation, ATE, Python/LabVIEW/C#, SPC, and knowledge of PAM4 and high-speed optics.
Python, LabVIEW, C#, Automated Test Equipment (ATE), Statistical Process Control (SPC), COSMOS, optical spectrum analyzers, BER testers, oscilloscopes, tunable lasers, power meters, fiber alignment systems
Credo SemiconductorNASDAQ: CRDO: Designing high-speed semiconductor connectivity solutions for data infrastructure.
5+ YOEB.S. EE with 7+ years or M.S. EE with 5+ years; strong analog/digital/RF/optical circuit skills; hands-on experience with high-speed optical/electrical test equipment; programming in Python, C/C++, MATLAB, or LabVIEW; strong communication.
VNAs, DCAs, spectrum analyzers, power meters, OSAs, Python, C/C++, MATLAB, LabVIEW, Keysight ADS, Ansys HFSS, AutoCAD, PILOT
Lumilens: Designs photonic interconnects for AI supercomputing infrastructure.
Lead transceiver design and modeling for high-speed optical links; expertise with VPIphotonics, MATLAB, or Python; DSP techniques; optical measurements; MS/PhD in relevant field; willingness to travel ~20%.
Ayar Labs: Develops optical interconnect technology for high-speed data movement.
Bachelor's in optics/photonics, physics, electrical engineering or related; experience in photonics or high-speed link design; strong Python skills with Pandas/NumPy/SciPy; ability to model and analyze link performance and communicate technical concepts.
ByteDance: Developing AI-driven content platforms and mobile applications.
PhD student or postdoc in optical engineering, EE, physics or related; experience in imaging optics, ray-tracing, EM simulation, optical testing or related; proficiency in Python and/or C++; strong communication skills.
MediaTekTaiwan Stock Exchange: 2454: Designs and develops system-on-chip solutions for electronic devices.
8+ YOEMaster's or PhD in engineering/physics,8+ years reliability/qualification experience in optoelectronics/semiconductor hardware,expertise with accelerated life testing,DFMEA,GR-468/JEDEC standards,and JMP statistical analysis.
CiscoNASDAQ: CSCO: Develops and sells networking hardware and cybersecurity software.
5+ YOE5+ years experience in optics/opto-electronics, degree in Optical Engineering/Physics/Materials Science, experience with reliability and supplier qualification, and ability to work cross-functionally; local to one of four US locations and in-office minimum 1 day/week.
8D, statistical process control, model-based problem solving
Sr. Manager, Optical Development Engineering (San Jose, California, United States)
San Jose, California, United States
$165k-$250k/yrOnsiteFull Time
SupermicroNASDAQ: SMCI: Designs and manufactures high-performance server and storage solutions.
8+ YOE3+ MgmtMaster’s or Ph.D. in Optical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Physics; 8–10+ years in optical product development; 3+ years in management; expertise in optical design, fiber optics, photonics, high-speed interconnects; leadership and project management.
optical design software, optical simulation tools, high-speed signal integrity analysis
Bio-TechneNASDAQ: TECH: Provides reagents, instruments, and diagnostic tools for life sciences.
10+ YOE10+ years in complex instruments/systems; Bachelors in engineering; experience with hardware/optical/software integration; V&V; Python/LabVIEW; cross-functional leadership.
5+ YOE5+ years multidisciplinary engineering experience with infrared electro-optical or remote sensing instruments; degree in engineering or equivalent experience; software skills (Python, Julia); TS/SCI clearance ability; strong communication and test/data-analysis experience.
Rivet Industries: Building integrated task systems for frontline industrial and defense operators.
5+ YOEBachelor's in a technical field, 5+ years testing/calibration experience with optical or display systems and AR/VR devices, proficiency in Python/MATLAB/C++, metrology and latency measurement experience.
LumentumNASDAQ: LITE: Manufacturer of optical and photonic components for global networks.
3+ YOEProcess integration engineer for III-V wafer devices; PhD (3+ years) or MS (5+ years) in physics, EE, or materials; hands-on optics; VBA/LabVIEW/C/C++, Matlab; MES/QMS/DOE/统计分析; on-site in San Jose, CA.
Lumotive: Develops programmable optical semiconductors for solid-state LiDAR and sensing.
0+ YOEDevelop and support embedded firmware for Mixed signal ASIC/SoC for Optical circuit switching; 0–1 year exp; RTOS; hardware bring-up; cross-functional collaboration.
SambaNova Systems: Develops custom AI hardware and software for enterprise computing.
12+ YOE12+ years designing/architecting compute infrastructure for hyperscale AI/HPC/cloud; deep knowledge of AI compute platforms, server/rack architecture, cluster networking (InfiniBand, RoCEv2, Ethernet), lossless Ethernet, spine-leaf, and optics/cabling considerations.
NokiaNYSE: NOK: Sells telecommunications infrastructure and software for global network operators.
2+ YOEBachelors or Masters in engineering/physics/optics/materials science; 2+ years in hardware engineering, product development, or project management; experience with Smartsheet and Jira; strong communication and semiconductor/cleanroom familiarity preferred.