A Technician plays a key role in assembling and testing lasers and modules, ensuring every unit meets customer specifications and our standards for quality and reliability.
Compensation
$30 to $44 per hour, depending on experience
Responsibilities
Perform epoxy-based assembly of lasers and modules, following detailed work instructions and quality standards
Use machine and hand tools to perform optical alignment and test operations
Perform functional testing of lasers and modules using lab equipment to ensure product performance and reliability
Inspect components and sub-assemblies according to quality documentation
Assist in identifying and troubleshooting basic manufacturing issues, providing timely resolutions
Requirements
High School Diploma or GED
Associates Degree (AA) or certification in electronics from a two-year college or technical school
Nice to have: Optical Spectrum Analyzer (OSA) usage
Research and development activities in chip-scale stable laser systems using MEMS and nanophotonic technologies for laser metrology in future large space telescopes, high-speed and secure space communications, sensing, and power transfer.
Compensation
The typical full time equivalent annual hiring range for this job in Pasadena, California.
$83,820 - $83,820
Responsibilities
Carry out research in collaboration with the JPL advisor, resulting in publications in the open literature
The Senior Optical Engineer designs, engineers, and supports the growth of Ziply Fiber’s optical transport network, focusing on ROADM-based DWDM, OTN, and coherent 100G/400G wavelength services.
Compensation
Base Salary: $110,000 to $165,000 annually DOE
Responsibilities
Design optical link engineering and wavelength planning
Plan and prepare detailed equipment installation specifications
Serve as optical-layer subject-matter expert and mentor engineers
Develop multi-year optical capacity and technology roadmaps
Lead vendor and technology evaluation and selection
Requirements
High school diploma or GED
Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, telecommunications, computer science, information technology, or a related technical field
The Fiber Engineering Manager will provide direct supervision and guidance to a group of 7-8 Fiber Engineers who design physical fiber paths across the Zayo network. This role will have overall responsibility for the day-to-day activities of the fiber engineering teams within an assigned geographic area.
Compensation
Estimated base salary range: $71,800 - $110,400 USD/annually.
Responsibilities
Manage a team of Fiber Engineers and Planners in support of the District’s network design, implementation and maintenance
Set departmental objectives and report on progress and project milestones
Handle and resolve customer problems that are escalated for management attention
Produce & use various reports for departmental management of work objectives
Organize and coordinate with internal organizations to support the timely and accurate implementation of large, complex projects
Requirements
Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or equivalent network experience
Nice to have: Basic knowledge of fiber network design
The Optical Validation Manager will ensure sub-assemblies and blades will be validated according to plan, leading the team in characterization, test, binning, and failure analysis for next-generation optical modules based on Silicon-Photonics for quantum computing.
Locations (3)
Milpitas, California, United States
Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
Chicago, Illinois, United States
Compensation
The estimated annual base salary range for this role is: Zone 1: $201,400-$236,600; Zone 2: $181,200-$212,900; Zone 3: $161,100-$189,300; Zone 4: $140,900-$165,600
Responsibilities
Own the development of comprehensive characterization, verification and validation plans, and execution on the challenging deadlines for fiber-optics based modules.
Manage the validation team, including technical oversight & project management, talent management, performance evaluations, and coaching.
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