Principal Engineer, Laser Module Architect
$200,000–$260,000 year
On-site · San Jose, California, United States
Job Summary
Lead system-level architecture development for laser modules, converting product requirements into scalable, manufacturable laser solutions; define trade-off frameworks across performance, cost, reliability, manufacturability, and power; partner with Product Management to align specs with market needs and guide future platform evolution; collaborate with Laser HW, FW/SW, silicon photonics, packaging, and system teams to deliver cohesive module architectures; guide modeling, simulation, and early prototyping to de-risk new technologies; establish design guidelines and reference architectures for reuse across product generations; act as a technical leader, mentoring teams and influencing engineering direction; engage with external partners and research communities to stay at the forefront of laser innovation; define and drive long-term laser technology roadmap and evaluate emerging architectures and integration approaches.
Required Qualifications
- MS in Electrical Engineering, Physics, Photonics, or related field
- 10+ years of experience in laser design, optical systems, or photonics-based products
- Deep understanding of laser architectures (e.g., DFB, EML, external cavity lasers, integrated lasers) and system-level trade-offs
- Strong experience in modeling and simulation of laser systems and optical links
- Proven track record of architecting and delivering complex hardware systems from concept to production
- Experience working across hardware, firmware/software, and system teams
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