Optical Design Engineer

Non-CA Pay Range (Annual):

$121,000.00 - $224,600.00

At Infinera, your base pay is one part of your total compensation package. Your actual base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location. This role may be eligible for equity grants, discretionary bonuses, or commission payments. The amount of these incentives is based on the terms of the Company’s incentive plans, the Company’s financial performance, and/or individual employee job performance.

Infinera also offers paid leave, medical, 

dental, and vision coverage, 401(k),

life, and disability insurance to

eligible employees.

Infinera is a global supplier of innovative networking solutions. Our customers include the leading service providers, data center operators, internet content providers (ICPs), cable operators, enterprises, and government agencies worldwide, including 9 of the top 10 Tier 1 service providers and 6 of the top 7 ICPs. We design, develop and deliver hardware and software for fiber-based connectivity solutions that span access, aggregation, metro, long haul, and submarine network. Our industry-leading, trendsetting edge-to-core solutions provide the foundation for many of the world’s largest and most demanding networks that generate billions in service revenue for our customers.

Job Description:

The Staff Optical Design Engineer is responsible for optical designs of high speed transmit/receive optical assemblies (TROSA's) for next generation coherent transceivers andserves as a primary engineering contact among PIC, transceiver electrical, and mechanical designteams. The position requires multitasking and interfacing with cross-functional engineering groups in multiple geographic locations.

The successful candidate should have a demonstrated experience in optical and /or photonic integrated circuit design, as well as a solid understanding of optoelectronic devices and hands-on experiences with designing and testing micro-optical assemblies for high-volume manufacturing.The position is within the Optical Modules Group and is based in Allentown, PA.

Responsibilities:

• Optical architecture and design for coherent optical transceiver products. 

• Optics design layout and simulations; test vehicle design and testing; data analysis

• Generate optical sub-component specifications and verify / validate components can meet overall product requirements. 

• Conduct failure analysis on optical sub-components, as needed, and generate any necessary corrective actions or design/process improvements. 

• Characterize and measure performance of prototype TROSA optical functions. Work with test engineering team to create optical test specifications and procedures for TROSAmanufacturing and test.

• Primary optical engineering interface with PIC, ASIC, and transceiver electrical and firmware designers.

Requirements:

• M.S. degree or Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering (electronics, electro-optics), Materials Science, Photonics, or Physics (optics, semiconductors) + experience in photonic integration

• Strong optical design skills, from concept to high volume; Knowledge of optical component fabrication and assembly, highly desirable

• In-depth understanding of optical beam propagation and scattering as related to optical signal loss and contributions to optical noise that can impact high-level design requirements

• Proficient in optical design software packages, such as Zemax. Knowledge of 3D mechanical CAD and thermal simulation tools is desirable

• Proficiency in characterization and automated testing of optoelectronic devices; Strong laboratory measurement skills

• Demonstrated ability to initiate, prioritize, and drive projects to completion

• Ability to effectively communicate ideas, concepts, and results to both highly technical and non-technical co-workers

• Ability to function independently, as well as in a team environment. A positive attitude is essential.

• Excellent written & verbal communication skills required

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“This position requires direct or indirect access to certain confidential information, hardware, software, technology, or technical information (referred to here as “Export-Controlled Information”) controlled under the U.S. International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or the U.S. Export Administration Regulations (EAR). All personnel in this position must be eligible to or be able to obtain authorization from the appropriate agency to access applicable Export-Controlled Information. The U.S. Department of Commerce currently requires a foreign person with a most recent citizenship or permanent residency of Sudan, Ukraine, or a country currently designated in Country Group D:1, E:1 or E:2 (Supplement No. 1 to Part 740, Title 15) to have an export control license to access our Export-Controlled Information, unless they meet certain exemptions provided under U.S. export control laws and regulations. The list of applicable countries in Country Group D:1, E:1 or E:2 may be updated by the U.S. government from time to time. The current processing time for an export control license is approximately 4 to 6 months.

Your employment or engagement with Infinera shall be contingent on verifying your eligibility or requirement for obtaining a necessary license and/or authorization from the appropriate agency. You will be required to provide certain information for export control compliance assessment purposes, and your information will be reviewed by Infinera's hiring and export control teams to ensure compliance with the U.S. export control laws and regulations. Infinera will collect necessary documents (such as proof of citizenship etc.) to assess license/authorization requirements if you are offered and accept the position.”

Infinera is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Infinera complies with all applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment.