Fiber Optics Design Engineer

About the role

Works under supervision on various engineering project tasks, including performing engineering analysis such as competitive, failure modes and effects, cost, and manufacturing technology assessments. Designs components, verifies specifications through testing, and implements manufacturing processes. Occasionally provides field support and manages small projects from start to finish. Assists in proposing innovative product features.

Responsibilities

• Develop advanced fiber optic connectivity solutions, including connectors, cable assemblies, and high-density interconnect systems.
• Lead products through the full development lifecycle, from concept and prototyping to testing and manufacturing release.
• Execute product validation, qualification, and reliability testing for next-generation datacenter applications.
• Research emerging technologies and apply innovative solutions to drive product advancement.
• Partner with application engineering teams to understand customer environments, deployment challenges, and real-world use cases.
• Create technical documentation, including specifications, test plans, validation reports, and application notes.
• Bring creative, out-of-the-box thinking to product concepts, designs, and problem-solving.

Requirements

• Education: Bachelor's Degree Engineering, Opto-electronics, or Optical Engineering. Advanced degrees a strong plus.
• Experience: 1.5 - 5 years in related role, with application experience in fiber optic connectivity in datacenter preferred.
• Experience with fiber optic connectors (MPO, LC, etc), cable assemblies, optical testing, optical measurements (insertion loss, return loss, alignment sensitivity, environmental testing), optical packaging, and ferrule alignment.
• Knowledge: Familiarity with optical communication transceivers, high-speed optical links, fundamentals of micro-optics or lens design, and industry standards (IEC, TIA, Telcordia).
• Systems: Experience using MATLAB or Python for engineering analysis. Experience with product design in 3D CAD preferred.

Qualifications

• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

Skills

• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

Benefits

Competitive Pay & Benefits: Enjoy a robust Total Rewards Program that includes health, financial benefits, and more. Work-Life Balance: Flexible work options to help you achieve the perfect work-life balance. This role will require you to be in the office 50% of the time (schedule based on manager's discretion). Generous Time Off: Take advantage of our generous vacation, sick days, holidays, plus a volunteer day to give back to the community. Retirement & Growth: 401(k) match, profit sharing, and abundant growth and development opportunities to help you advance your career. Parental Leave: Because we care about your family and your future.

Pay

The expected annual base salary range for this role is $80,000 - $100,000. Please note the salary information shown above is a general guideline only. Salaries are based upon candidate skills, experience, qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

Schedule

This role will require you to be in the office 50% of the time (schedule based on manager's discretion).