Lead Photonics Engineer

Salary: $69,000 - 109,000 per year Requirements:

• We require a relevant four-year bachelors degree in electrical engineering, physics, or a similar discipline.
• We require 6+ years of experience developing photonics communication systems or product engineering in the datacom/telecom industry, such as optical engines, transceivers, switch boxes, or networking racks.
• We need deep expertise in optical communication links, related component and module specifications, and R&D/manufacturing test methods for defect detection.
• We expect hands-on capability in setting up DC/RF electro-optical test benches, along with basic test automation coding in Python or a similar language.
• We look for a detail-oriented, highly organized, and methodical problem solver.
• We want someone who can address engineering challenges and structure R&D programs for process development.
• We value an independent, action-oriented, entrepreneurial mindset with strong product ownership.
• We require the ability to travel up to 70% domestically and internationally.
• Experience working with manufacturing partners or in-house manufacturing of optical communication systems is preferred.
• Product engineering experience in NPI and volume manufacturing ramp phases for optical communication components, modules, or systems is preferred.
• An advanced degree in electrical engineering or applied physics is strongly preferred.

• We provide subject matter expertise to support manufacturing line bring-up and NPI activities for CPO systems in our factories, with emphasis on process design, yield analysis, and root-cause investigation to improve yield.
• We develop test strategies, quality control gates, and rework workflows with test engineering and industrial engineering teams to strengthen process control and early fault detection.
• We define yield, throughput, and parametric-data dashboards, including automated data analysis, with work cell and data engineering teams to support SPC and systematic yield improvement.
• We engage with clients to capture specifications and system requirements for CPO system design.
• We support the product design phase with DFM and FMEA guidance.
• We train and advise factory product engineers throughout NPI and volume ramp phases.
• We work closely with factory operations and engineering teams to continuously improve processes and yield, and to provide engineering support for manufacturing issues.
• We stay current on emerging co-packaged optics technologies, especially photonics packaging, fiber-optic connectivity, test and metrology methods, and equipment.
• We evaluate and qualify new fiber-optic connectivity solutions, such as blind-mate connectors, shuffle cables, and supporting tooling, for design use and factory adoption.
• We perform other related duties as needed.

• Support
• Python
• System Engineer

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We are Jabil, and we are seeking a Lead Photonics System Engineer to support design and manufacturing services for advanced Co-Packaged-Optics systems within our Intelligent Infrastructure business unit. This role is available in Austin, Texas; San Jose, California; Ottawa, Canada; and remote locations in the U.S. or Canada. You will collaborate with leading technology companies, contribute to the evolution of photonics as an industry, and help drive our rapid business growth while working across engineering and manufacturing teams.

last updated 33 week of 2026