Optical Systems Engineer Lead

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team in the design of optical transceiver products from concept through implementation.
• Define system-level specifications and oversee the development of comprehensive end-to-end optical system models, including digital signal processing (DSP), drivers, transimpedance amplifiers (TIA), and optical components such as lasers, Mach-Zehnder modulators (MZMs), and photodetectors.
• Guide and review signal integrity analysis and the implementation and simulation of digital equalization techniques such as FFE, DFE, MLSD, and pre-emphasis for signal integrity optimization.
• Set and drive the definition of verification testing requirements for both transceivers and components.
• Oversee analysis of the impact of impairments such as noise, crosstalk, non-linearity, and reflections on system performance.
• Support the team in conducting both numerical and analytical simulations to assess optical system behavior under realistic operating conditions.
• Ensure simulation models are correlated with experimental data at module and component levels.

Minimum Qualification Required

• Demonstrated leadership experience in transceiver design and high-speed optical communication systems and components.
• Familiarity with direct-detection and coherent optical communication architectures.
• Expertise in modeling optoelectronic components (e.g., lasers, modulators, photodiodes, DAC, ADC, driver, TIA) using tools such as VPIphotonics, MATLAB, or Python.
• Familiarity with advanced DSP techniques, such as linear and decision-feedback equalization (FFE/DFE).
• Knowledge of modeling on common impairments in high-speed optical links.
• Hands-on experience with high-speed optical component measurements using oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, and other relevant equipment.
• Strong communication and team leadership skills.
• Willingness to travel (~20% of the time).

Education & Experience

What We Offer

• 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
• Equal opportunity employer: All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, gender, identity, orientation, veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status