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Marvell Technology · 9 hours ago

Sr. Principal Photonics Engineer

Westlake Village, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$155K/yr - $230K/yr

10+ years exp

Marvell Technology is a leading provider of semiconductor solutions that form the backbone of data infrastructure. They are seeking a Sr. Principal Photonics Engineer to develop next-generation optical test and assembly infrastructure for high-speed photonic devices, leveraging deep expertise in photonic design and collaboration across various engineering disciplines.

DSPInternet of ThingsManufacturingSemiconductorWireless

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Lead the design, simulation, and validation of photonic test and assembly systems, including optical probe hardware, lens assemblies, and alignment platforms

Develop and qualify optomechanical solutions for wafer-level and package-level optical testing, including co-packaged optics (CPO) and standalone optical engines

Drive BOM creation, vendor engagement, and prototype validation for optical test, including fiber assemblies, loopbacks, blind-mates, and passive optics

Collaborate with mechanical, thermal, automation, and product engineering teams to ensure seamless integration of photonic systems into test infrastructure

Define and execute evaluation plans, margining, and correlation studies for optical performance and alignment robustness

Support development of optical test vehicles and alignment systems for NPI and high-volume manufacturing

Analyze optical system performance, identify root causes of variation, and drive continuous improvement in alignment accuracy, repeatability, and throughput

Qualification

Photonics designOptomechanical designPhotonic test systemsSimulation toolsOptical test equipmentCross-functional collaborationSelf-motivatedDetail-oriented

Required

Bachelor's degree in Optical Engineering, Photonics, Physics, or related fields and 15+ years of relevant experience, or Master's/PhD in Optical Engineering, Photonics, Physics, or related fields with 10-12 years of experience

Proven experience in photonic test and packaging, including wafer-level, engine-level and fiber-coupled optical systems

Strong background in optomechanical design, optical alignment, and vibration mitigation

Proficiency with simulation tools such as Zemax, Lumerical, and Ansys for optical and mechanical modeling

Familiarity with optical test equipment (e.g., lightwave component analyzers, optical power meters, lasers) and integration with ATE or SLT platforms

Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills

Self-motivated, detail-oriented, and capable of leading complex photonic infrastructure projects from concept to deployment