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Taara ยท 1 month ago

Senior Photonic Packaging Design Engineer

positionSunnyvale, CA
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
senioritySenior Level
money$220K/yr - $270K/yr
date5+ years exp

Taara, born at Google's Moonshot Factory, is on a mission to connect billions of people with affordable internet through innovative free-space optical communication. They are seeking a Senior Photonic Packaging Design Engineer to lead the design and implementation of next-generation photonic integrated modules, focusing on micro-optic assemblies and optimizing photonic packaging for manufacturability and reliability.

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Responsibilities

Own and deliver record-breaking photonic packaging optimized for manufacturability and reliability
Contribute to system-level optimization and product strategy
Demonstrate strong motivation to make the world a better place through technology and a desire to be part of the team making this happen

Qualification

Photonic packaging designMicro-lens designThermo-mechanical modelingOptical simulation softwareThermo-mechanical simulationsManufacturability optimizationCommunication skillsTeam collaborationProblem-solving

Required

Ph.D. in Materials Science, Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Applied Physics, or a related field
Five (5) or more years of relevant industry experience with demonstrated achievements in photonic packaging design
Extensive expertise in micro-lens design for III-V and Si photonic packaging
Expertise in thermo-mechanical package modeling and III-V thermal management
Experience optimizing packaging for manufacturability and reliability
Experience with optical simulation software (Zemax, Lumerical, Flexcompute, or equivalent)
Experience with thermo-mechanical simulations (Ansys, Altair, Siemens, or equivalent)
Experience working with outsourced semiconductor assembly and test (OSAT) vendors
Experience with failure analysis, parts inspection, and testing

Preferred

Experience with microelectronic assembly processes, such as 3D and 2.5D assemblies
Experience with solder reflow and troubleshooting solder brittleness and joint reliability
Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to work effectively with senior external partners
Hands-on experience advancing a product from the prototype phase to the final production stage

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Taara

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Taara is a telecommunication company specializing in free-space optical solutions.
dateFounded in 2024
location
Sunnyvale, California, USA
people-size51-200 employees
web-link
https://www.taaraconnect.com

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Growth Stage

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