Sr. Hardware Engineer - Optoelectronic Platforms (San Diego Metropolitan Area)

Job Title: Sr. Hardware Engineer - High-Speed Optoelectronic Platforms

Location: San Diego Metro (relocation package available)

Compensation: $190,000 - $225,000 + bonus + comprehensive additional benefits

Irving Knight are partnered with a global manufacturer of high-tech electronic interconnect solutions looking to add an experienced Hardware Engineer with expertise in high-speed optoelectronic platforms to join their team in San Diego.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design high-speed and high-precision electronics applying power integrity and RF signal integrity principles and simulation techniques
• Drive the design, analysis, and development of advanced fiber-optic transceivers and supporting hardware, working across optoelectronics, high-speed circuits, and system-level design in a collaborative R&D environment
• Hands-on involvement in R&D and new product development
• High-impact technical ownership influencing product performance and innovation
• Strong autonomy from concept through implementation
• Collaboration with a skilled, forward-thinking engineering team
• Exposure to advanced technologies shaping next-generation design

Key Requirements:

• 10+ years of experience in hardware design, fiber optic communication, and related fields
• Understanding of fundamental optical data communication systems principles and optical signal integrity impairments, particularly in multi-mode fiber-optic systems. Familiarity with optical communication standards, 1G NRZ to 100G PAM4
• Experience with a broad range of DC/RF/Optical test and measurement techniques and equipment with hands-on skills needed to prototype, bring-up, debug, and characterize electrical/optical systems
• Understanding of PCB fabrication and assembly technologies. Experience working with PCB fabricators and assemblers to define layer stack-ups, converge DFM reviews, and resolve SMT assembly issues
• Familiarity with the interplay of optical, mechanical, thermal, and electrical considerations in the design of optical transceivers
• BS in Electrical Engineering, MS or Ph.D. preferred