Optical Engineer
AEI-CIG
Job Description
Job Description
Position Overview
We are seeking an Optical Engineer to support the design, development, and optimization of optical transceiver products for high-speed optical communication systems. The candidate will contribute to optical system design, fiber coupling optimization, lens development, optical characterization, and performance validation for next-generation optical communication technologies.
The ideal candidate has strong expertise in optical design tools, optical modeling, and laboratory characterization techniques.
Responsibilities
• Design and optimize optical systems for optical transceiver applications
• Develop and optimize fiber coupling solutions for efficient optical power transfer
• Design, analyze, and optimize optical lenses and beam shaping systems
• Perform optical modeling and simulation using Zemax
• Conduct optical tolerance analysis and performance evaluation
• Characterize and validate optical components and optical assemblies
• Perform laboratory optical measurements including:
• Optical power measurement
• Insertion loss
• Return loss
• Coupling efficiency
• Beam quality characterization
• Support optical alignment, packaging, and assembly development
• Troubleshoot optical system performance issues and implement improvements
• Develop technical reports, specifications, and validation procedures
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support product development and manufacturing
Required Qualifications
• Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Ph.D. in: Optical Engineering, Photonics, Physics, Applied Physics, or Related technical field
• Experience with optical system design and analysis
• Proficiency in Zemax optical design software
• Knowledge of fiber optics and fiber coupling techniques
• Experience with lens design and optical component development
• Understanding of optical alignment and tolerance analysis
• Experience using optical laboratory equipment and characterization methods
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work effectively in collaborative engineering environments
Preferred Qualifications
• Experience developing optical transceiver products
• Familiarity with lasers, photodetectors, collimators, and passive optical components
• Experience with optical packaging and precision alignment
• Programming or data analysis experience (Python or MATLAB preferred)
• Experience with optical simulation and modeling workflows
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