Langham Recruitment ยท 1 day ago
Laser & SOA Product Engineer
Santa Clara, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$240K/yr - $250K/yr
10+ years expLangham Recruitment is seeking a Laser & Semiconductor Optical Amplifier (SOA) Product Engineer to lead the transition of advanced photonic components from early feasibility through qualification and into volume production. In this role, you will own the productization of externally manufactured lasers and SOAs, ensuring they meet stringent performance, reliability, and manufacturability requirements for integration into next-generation photonic modules and systems.
Staffing & Recruiting
Hiring Manager
Daniel Madden
Responsibilities
Own the full product lifecycle of lasers and SOAs, from feasibility and qualification through volume ramp
Define product specifications, limits, and acceptance criteria in collaboration with design and system teams
Evaluate electrical, optical, and reliability performance, driving root-cause analysis of failures and variability
Develop and execute qualification plans and test methodologies aligned with industry and customer standards
Work hands-on with external suppliers to improve manufacturability, yield, and process robustness
Lead maturity assessments and readiness reviews to support smooth transitions into production
Partner with reliability, manufacturing, and supply-chain teams to resolve technical and production challenges
Provide technical leadership in supplier discussions, audits, and joint development activities
Translate device- and supplier-level data into actionable recommendations for product and process improvement
Qualification
Required
B.S., M.S., or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Photonics, Physics, Materials Science, or a related field
10+ years of experience with lasers, SOAs, or closely related photonic components
Strong understanding of laser/SOA physics, performance metrics, and reliability mechanisms
Experience with product qualification, reliability testing, and failure analysis
Proven track record working with external vendors or foundries on process development, yield improvement, and quality
Strong data analysis skills using Python, MATLAB, JMP, or similar tools
Familiarity with industry reliability standards (e.g. Telcordia / GR-468)
Preferred
Knowledge of semiconductor fabrication and packaging processes is a plus
Benefits
Bonus
Equity
Benefits
Company
Langham Recruitment
Langham is a technology talent partner operating across the UK, USA and EMEA.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase