62 optical engineer jobs at 20 companies in Gustine, CA

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Optical Systems Engineer
San Jose, California, United States
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Etched
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.
BERTs, OSAs, telecommunications/test equipment, laser sources, modulators, TIAs, DSPs/retimers, high-speed interfaces (100G/200G PAM4), PIC-based subsystems, optical test facilities
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Sr. Optical-Mechanical Engineer
San Jose, California, United States
$123k-$182k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Bruker
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.
Zemax, SolidWorks, SolidEdge
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Sr. Optical-Mechanical Engineer
San Jose, California, United States
$136k-$218k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Bruker
BrukerNASDAQ: BRKR: Manufacturer of high-performance scientific instruments and diagnostic solutions.
5+ YOEDegree in mechanical engineering/optics/physics, 5+ years (BSc) or 2+ (MSc) experience designing optical-mechanical systems, proficiency converting Zemax into mechanical designs, SolidWorks, GD&T, prototype testing.
Zemax, SolidWorks, SolidEdge
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Optical Test Engineer, Tech Lead
San Jose, California, United States
$175k-$215k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Astera Labs
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
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Optical Systems Engineer
San Jose, California, United States
$180k-$210k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Credo Semiconductor
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
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Optical Systems Engineer Lead
San Jose, California, United States
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Lumilens
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%.
VPIphotonics, MATLAB, Python, oscilloscope, spectrum analyzer
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Sr. Engineer, Optical Link Design
San Jose, California, United States
$170k-$200k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Ayar Labs
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.
Python, Pandas, NumPy, SciPy, Verilog-A
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Optical Engineer Intern (PICO) - 2026 Summer (PhD)
San Jose, California, United States
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ByteDance
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.
Python, C++
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Optical Reliability Sr Staff/Principal Engineer
San Jose, California, United States
$188k-$301k/yr OnsiteFull Time
MediaTek
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.
JMP
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Component Engineer (Optical Suppliers & Transceivers) - Hybrid
Maynard or San Jose or Holmdel or Allentown
$128k-$162k/yr HybridFull Time
Cisco
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
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Sr. Manager, Optical Development Engineering (San Jose, California, United States)
San Jose, California, United States
$165k-$250k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Supermicro
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
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Staff Systems Engineer
San Jose, California, United States
$132k-$218k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Bio-Techne
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.
Python, LabVIEW, SolidWorks, PLC, Java
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Senior Instrument Systems Engineer
Mountain View or San Jose
$184k-$223k/yr HybridFull Time
Muon Space
Muon Space: Designs, builds, and operates low Earth orbit satellite constellations.
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.
Python, Julia
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Principal Opto-Mechanical Engineer
San Jose, California, United States
$177k-$266k/yr OnsiteFull Time
ASML
ASMLNASDAQ: ASML: Manufactures lithography systems used to print patterns on wafers.
10+ YOESenior-level engineering role focused on end-to-end opto-mechanical system development and leadership.
Optics, Lasers, Tolerancing, Precision motion
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Software Engineer, Display Systems
San Jose or Bellevue
$250k-$310k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Rivet Industries
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.
Python, MATLAB, C++, colorimeter, spectroradiometer, photometer, high-speed camera, Meta Quest, HoloLens, Magic Leap
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Staff Process Integration Engineer
San Jose, California, United States
$109k-$155k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Lumentum
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.
LabVIEW, Excel VBA, C++, Visual Basic, Matlab, JMP, Minitab, MES, QMS, DOE, SPC, FMEA
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Engineer, Firmware
San Jose, California, United States
$90k-$115k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Lumotive
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.
C, C++, Linux, Git, JTAG, Oscilloscope, Logic Analyzer, RTOS, FreeRTOS, Zephyr, ThreadX, Python, I2C, SPI, UART, GPIO, Ethernet, DMA
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Sr. Principal Data Center Solutions Architect
San Jose or Longmont or Boise
$148k-$308k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Micron Technology
Micron TechnologyNASDAQ: MU: Manufacturer of semiconductor memory and data storage products.
12+ YOEBachelor's in EE/CE/Physics/CS (or equivalent), 12+ years in optical interconnect, high-speed networking, silicon photonics, or datacenter architecture; system-level interconnect expertise; customer engagement and cross-functional leadership experience.
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Network Architect
San Jose, California, United States
$250k-$330k/yr OnsiteFull Time
SambaNova Systems
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.
SambaNova Suite, SN40L, DataScale, SambaFlow, GPU, NVLink, NVSwitch, PCIe, CXL, InfiniBand, RoCEv2, Ethernet, 400G, 800G, NICs, DPUs, IPUs, VXLAN, EVPN, BGP, MLAG, ECMP, DR4, FR4, LR4, SR, DAC, AOC
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Engineering Project Manager – Photonic Integrated Circuit (PIC) Fabrication
Sunnyvale or San Jose
$119k-$220k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Nokia
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.
Smartsheet, Jira