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Optics Engineer
San Francisco, California, United States
OnsiteFull Time
Becoming: Building robotic systems and AI to predict organism development.
Senior optics engineer with experience designing and shipping integrated optical systems, owning optical subsystems, integrating optics with mechanical and electrical platforms, and ensuring long-term signal stability.
MKS InstrumentsNASDAQ: MKSI: Supplies process control instruments and chemicals for semiconductor manufacturing.
Cleaning, handling, and inspecting precision optics in a cleanroom; attention to visual detail, manual dexterity, experience with Ti-Sa/BBO/LBO substrates, ultrasonic and UVO cleaning, and maintaining 6S documentation.
KLANASDAQ: KLAC: Provides process control and yield management for semiconductor manufacturing.
PhD in optics/physics/EE/math required; familiarity with optical design and simulation tools, programming for modeling/data analysis, strong analytical and communication skills.
PDF SolutionsNASDAQ: PDFS: Data analytics platform for semiconductor yield improvement.
Doctorate in physics/EE/ME/materials or related, strong electron optics fundamentals, hands-on electron microscopy and vacuum experiment experience, simulation (MEBS,SIMION,COMSOL,OPERA), scripting (Python,Matlab), CAD (SOLIDWORKS), and strong data analysis.
5+ YOEBS/MS in engineering or CS, 5+ years in software development/test automation, strong Python and Linux experience, optics/transceiver knowledge (CMIS, EEPROM, I2C/I3C), lab instrumentation automation, strong debugging and communication skills.
Cowboy Space: Building satellite-based orbital infrastructure for AI data centers.
3+ YOE3+ years hands-on optical/photonics lab experience; operating OSAs, power meters, oscilloscopes, BER testers, beam profilers; precision optical alignment; familiarity with Class 3B/4 laser safety; strong documentation and organizational skills.
OSA, Optical Power Meter, Oscilloscope, BER Tester, Beam Profiler, PAT system, Fiber-optic system
Sciton: A medical technology developing laser, light, and energy products for aesthetic and medical applications.
4+ YOERequires a master's or PhD in optical physics, computer science, biomedical engineering, or related field; 4+ years' experience; C/C++, Python, real-time vision, optical imaging, and embedded systems expertise.
AmphenolNYSE: APH: Designs and manufactures electrical connectors and interconnect systems.
3+ YOEBachelor's in optics/electronics/engineering, 3+ years optical engineering or product/project management experience, technical knowledge of optical industry and standards, Microsoft Excel/PowerPoint proficiency, English and Mandarin preferred.
AmphenolNYSE: APH: Manufactures electronic and fiber optic connectors and interconnect systems.
3+ YOEBachelor's in Optics/Electronics/Engineering required; 3+ years optical engineering, technical marketing, or product/project management; fluent English and Mandarin preferred; Microsoft Excel/PowerPoint proficiency; knowledge of optical industry and standards.
New Product Introduction Engineer, Optics and Cables
Santa Clara, California, United States
OnsiteFull Time
Nexthop AI: Builds high-performance networking infrastructure for large-scale AI cloud deployments.
8+ YOE8+ years hardware/optical engineering experience with 400G+ transceivers and cables; BS/MS in related field; expertise in MPO/LC/EBO, QSFP-DD/OSFP, vendor audits, BERT, optical scopes, and automated fiber inspection.
optical scopes, BERT, automated fiber inspection systems
Senior / Principal Applications Engineer – Advance Packaged Optics (CPO)
Santa Clara, California, United States
$155k-$232k/yrOnsiteFull Time
MarvellNASDAQ: MRVL: Designs and develops high-performance semiconductor and infrastructure solutions.
10+ YOEBachelor’s/Master’s/PhD in Electrical, Optical, or Photonics; 10+ years in high-speed interconnects/optics/advanced packaging; strong customer design-in and lab skills.
Ayar Labs: Develops optical interconnect technology for high-speed data movement.
2+ YOEBachelor's degree in optical engineering, physics, or related field; 2+ years in optical testing, modeling, and validation; expertise in free-space alignment, fiber coupling, measurement, and optical modeling tools.
Austin or New York or San Francisco or United States or Seattle
$239k-$278k/yrOnsiteFull Time
Fluidstack: Provides high-performance cloud GPU infrastructure for AI development.
Experience sourcing fiber, optics, and connectivity at high volume; ability to qualify second sources, understand optics specs, negotiate volume agreements, and forecast demand.
Sunnyvale or San Jose or Fremont or Santa Clara or California
$150k-$190k/yrHybridFull Time
MLOpticShanghai Stock Exchange: 688502: Provider of advanced precision optical components and integrated solutions.
10+ YOE10+ years sales experience in optics/photonics or related industries, ability to close multimillion-dollar deals, technical understanding of optical systems, executive communication and negotiation skills.
MediaTekTaiwan Stock Exchange: 2454: Designs and develops system-on-chip solutions for electronic devices.
8+ YOEMaster's or PhD in Materials Science/EE/Physics,8+ years in product qualification and reliability for optoelectronics/silicon photonics/advanced packaging; experience with III-V lasers, DfR, FMEA, JMP, and GR-468/JEDEC environments.
7+ YOEBachelor's in technical/engineering or equivalent,7+ years procurement/supply chain experience,commodity sourcing in optics preferred,EMR not mentioned,SQL proficiency noted.
San Jose or Taipei or United States or Washington or New York or Illinois
$150k-$191k/yrHybridFull Time
CiscoNASDAQ: CSCO: Develops and sells networking hardware and cybersecurity software.
7+ YOEMS in a technical subject and 7+ years of experience, with expertise in optics, photonics, optical communications, supplier management, sourcing strategy, fabrication processes, analytics, and relationship management.
III-V, SiPhotonics, PLC, PLCs, NDA (Non-Disclosure Agreement), DLA (Development and License Agreement), SOW (Statement of Work)
Cloud Hardware, mechanical, Network Product Development - Optics
Cupertino, California, United States
$183k-$248k/yrOnsiteFull Time
AmazonNASDAQ: AMZN: Global online retail and cloud computing technology provider.
8+ YOEBachelor's degree and 8+ years in mechanical hardware design and thermal simulation; experience with validation testbeds, data analysis, manufacturing, Python automation, optical modules, and thermal or mechanical simulation tools.