The Carlsbad optical engineering team turns fiber-optic, precision-microscopy, and waveguide concepts into validated optical components and assemblies.
Compensation
In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role in California is $97,000 - $180,000.
Responsibilities
Generate and evaluate optical design concepts for fiber optics, precision microscopy, and waveguides, and use models, prototypes, or experiments to complete assigned technology development and validate the results.
Analyze optical designs, coupling efficiency, loss budgets, and alignment tolerances to compare design options and guide component and assembly development.
Build, align, and characterize fiber-optic and precision optical assemblies, selecting appropriate laboratory instruments and measurement methods for the assigned task.
Use microscopy and optical metrology to assess waveguide performance, optical components, and assembly quality, and investigate discrepancies between expected and measured behavior.
Process optical measurement data with Python, MATLAB, or comparable tools, compare results with model predictions, and quantify and document measurement uncertainty.
Lead optical engineer responsible for optical architecture, multidisciplinary team leadership, customer engagement, and technical decision-making in fiber-optic, precision microscopy, and waveguide technologies.
Compensation
In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role in California is $135,000 - $250,500.
Responsibilities
Originate and evaluate optical design concepts for fiber optics, precision microscopy, and waveguides, and lead technology development through models, prototypes, and experiments.
Own optical architecture, trade studies, and performance budgets, using models and engineering evidence to resolve design choices and maintain a coherent approach across components and assemblies.
Define optical tolerances, coupling approaches, measurement methods, and acceptance criteria to establish clear performance objectives for component and assembly design, characterization, and validation.
Lead laboratory characterization using microscopy and optical metrology, and own validation and integration of optical hardware.
Interpret processed measurement data alongside model predictions and uncertainty estimates to resolve discrepancies and guide technical decisions.
Requirements
Bachelor’s Degree
Graduate Degree
Nice to have: Graduate degree in Optical Engineering, Physics, Applied Physics, Electrical Engineering
