We are a well-funded start-up backed by Mayfield and industry leaders focused on building the next generation of high-speed photonics products for connectivity of AI infrastructure and High Performance Computing. If you are passionate about photonics and want to work in a rewarding, fast-paced start-up environment, come join us!
About the Job
We are seeking an experienced Principal Engineer for High-Speed Optoelectronics to join our growing team. This position will own the design and development of our 800G and beyond optical transceiver products. You will work across our technical teams and help us to deliver Lumilens’ family of optical transceiver solutions to market.
Responsibilities:
Work closely with photonic chip and subassembly design to co-develop the high-speed RF interfaces.
Support selection and characterization of RFICs
Perform model extraction, frequency/time domain electrical simulations, device characterization, and debug to validate high-speed interface performance
Enable integration of digital-optical functions for next-generation optical transceivers
Work with PCB layout engineers to complete high-speed interconnect designs
Collaborate with transceiver and package design engineers and suppliers to define chip and package SI/PI goals
Plan and execute engineering verification tests, including design of required test boards
Support performance characterization of optical transceivers, which will include detailed experimental validation of the constituent sub-components, including analog, control, and DSP ASICs.
Required / Desired knowledge, skills, and abilities:
MS or PhD in Electrical Engineering/Physics or equivalent education
7+ years experience of developing optical transceivers with market success
Knowledgeable of high-speed optoelectronic devices (e.g. lasers, detectors, modulators)
Familiar with high-speed ICs, such as DSP, modulator drivers, transimpedance amplifiers
Experience characterising and troubleshooting high-speed optical transceivers
Experienced user of HFSS or CST
Multi-disciplinary background with a demonstrated record of innovation
Experienced with high-speed lab equipment such as TDR, VNA, spectrum analyzer for lab validation.
Good communication and collaboration skills
Candidate will be required to spend the majority of time in our San Jose, California office.
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Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Engineering
Industries
Telecommunications
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