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MACOM · 2 weeks ago

Photonics Design Engineer, Senior/Principal

Hamilton Township, NJ

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$98K/yr - $170K/yr

10+ years exp

MACOM is a leading semiconductor company specializing in products for Data Center, Telecommunication, and Industrial and Defense applications. The Photonics Design Engineer, Senior/Principal will be responsible for developing and improving optoelectronic modules and subsystems, focusing on photonic link products and ensuring high performance for Aerospace and Defense customers.

ElectronicsIndustrialInformation TechnologyInternetMachinery ManufacturingManufacturingSemiconductorTechnical SupportWireless

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Lead the development of photonic subsystems, such as photonic link products, optical receivers and transmitters and related components, photonic signal process technologies and delay lines. Products include analog RF fiber optic links, high-speed digital fiber optic transceivers and fiber optic amplifiers. Products utilize microprocessors and firmware

Possess deep experience developing and manufacturing products for Aerospace and Defense customers including harsh environments

Stay abreast of technological advances in photonics and introduce new technologies that can improve performance and lower costs

Analyze fiber-optic links, system performance or operational requirements

Conduct research on new photonics technologies utilizing advanced engineering designs. Requires specialized depth and/or knowledge or expertise in the design, drafting, test, and release of new products, devices, circuits, and/or subsystems

Be responsible for all design activities and related product development activities from design reviews, design verification, and qualification. Write test and assembly plans and procedures

Provide clear status reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing test data

Expert in formal stage-gate new product introduction process

Awareness of the competition and the factors that differentiate them in the market

Impact a range of customer, operational, project or service activities within own team and other related teams, acts as resource for colleagues

Work with our Product Engineering group to transfer products to production

Qualification

Photonics design engineeringOptical networking circuit architecturesSimulation tools proficiencyTest equipment operationDesign of evaluation boardsMicrosoft Office proficiencyAutoCAD familiarityProblem-solving skillsTeam collaboration

Required

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, physics, or similar studies. Advanced degree is highly desirable

Minimum of 10 years of experience in relevant photonics design engineering

Senior / Principal title will be assigned based on the experience of the candidate

Due to ITAR regulations, only candidates who are U.S. Persons ((U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, lawful permanent residents, or individuals granted asylum or refugee status) will be considered for this position

Must be able to obtain a security clearance

In depth understanding of a variety of optical networking circuit architectures which utilizes lasers, modulators, detectors, WDM, and control electronics

Analyze best practices to improve product, processes, or services

Strong ability to solve complex problems and takes a new perspective on existing solutions

Fluent with relevant simulation tools, software, and test equipment (spectrum analyzer, network analyzer, power meter, etc.) for applications requiring bandwidths of 50GHz or more

Experienced with integration and experience designing for high yield and low cost

Strong knowledge of the operation and calibration of industry standard test equipment

Experience with the design of evaluation boards including both electrical and thermal aspects

Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office products