Optical Design Engineer

About the role

Lumilens is building the critical photonics infrastructure that powers tomorrow’s AI supercomputing. We are a well-funded startup backed by Mayfield and led by veterans who have built and scaled transformative technologies.

Responsibilities

• Utilize raytracing software tools (e.g., Zemax) to perform optical simulations and design lens and fiber based coupling solutions for Silicon Photonics based electro-optical components.
• Provide guidance and consult with suppliers on optics design concepts and solutions to optimize the performance of optical transceivers.
• Design and perform experiments to evaluate the performance of optical coupling solutions.
• Provide expert technical support to mechanical designers and process engineers to ensure optimum performance under realistic manufacturing conditions.

Requirements

• Master's degree in optical engineering or a related field, Ph.D. preferred.
• At least 2 years of direct experience in designing optical systems.
• Proven expertise in designing optics using raytracing software tools such as Zemax, or CodeV (sequential, non-sequential, tolerancing, Monte Carlo, ZOS-API, etc.).
• Proficiency in MATLAB or Python.
• Familiarity with JMP is a plus.
• Proven hands-on lab experience with optical testing and setup design.
• Knowledge of process/quality control and optical communication standards (IEEE, MSA) is a plus.
• Creative problem-solving skills for challenging technical issues.
• Successful track record in working with dynamic international teams across time zones.
• Self-motivated with a successful history of working with cross-functional teams.
• Independently driven, capable of multitasking and delivering assigned tasks on time.
• Organized and analytical, capable of overcoming obstacles through creative and adaptive approaches.
• Strong communication skills.
• Willingness to travel (~20% of the time).

Qualifications

• Education & Experience
• MS or Ph. D. in Engineering, Physics, Optics, or a related technical field.
• Prior exposure to photonics, telecom, or high-speed networking systems is a plus.

Benefits

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience.
• Comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance.
• Professional development and certification opportunities.
• Access to cutting-edge optical/photonics test environments and tools.
• A collaborative, cross-functional team dedicated to solving some of the hardest challenges in photonics.

Pay

Competitive salary commensurate with experience.

Schedule

N/A