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Lumentum Operations LLC is seeking an Optical Module Integration Engineer to drive the integration, testing, and validation of advanced optical modules for next-generation telecommunications and data communications products. This role involves working across multiple engineering disciplines to ensure seamless module performance within system-level applications.
Job Responsibilities:**
* Design, develop, and execute comprehensive integration plans for optical modules, including transceiver, amplifier, and WSS components.
* Perform characterization and verification of optical module performance against specifications, utilizing various optical and electrical test equipment.
* Collaborate with optical design, electrical engineering, firmware, and mechanical engineering teams to define module interfaces, troubleshoot integration issues, and optimize overall system performance.
* Develop and implement automated test scripts and fixtures for efficient module validation and manufacturing support.
* Analyze test data, identify root causes of failures, and propose effective solutions for design improvements or manufacturing process adjustments.
* Generate detailed technical documentation, including test reports, integration guides, and troubleshooting procedures.
* Participate in design reviews, providing input on testability, manufacturability, and reliability of optical modules.
* Stay abreast of industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in optical module integration and testing.
Job Qualifications:**
* Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Optical Engineering, Physics, or a related field.
* Experience in optical module integration, testing, or product development within the telecommunications or data communications industry.
* Strong understanding of optical components (lasers, detectors, modulators, amplifiers), their characteristics, and performance metrics.
* Proficiency with optical test equipment (e.g., optical spectrum analyzers, power meters, oscilloscopes, bit error rate testers).
* Experience with electrical characterization and debugging of high-speed digital and analog circuits.
* Demonstrated ability to develop test automation scripts using languages like Python, LabVIEW, or MATLAB.
* Experience with data analysis tools and statistical methods for performance evaluation.
* Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and troubleshooting skills.
* Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively in a cross-functional team environment.
* Familiarity with industry standards (e.g., OIF, MSA) for optical modules is a plus.
Pay Range:
P10-USA-1 :$59,650.00 - $85,250.00Disclaimer:
Final base salary for the successful candidate will depend on multiple factors, including but not limited to, job location, where work will be performed, qualifications, work history and relevant experience. With our continual goal of making Lumentum a best place to work for our employees, we strive to offer employees competitive total compensation packages, which may include annual bonus, commission for certain sales roles, equity, and health and welfare benefits.
Skills Required
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Optical Engineering, Physics, or a related field
- Experience in optical module integration, testing, or product development within the telecommunications or data communications industry
- Strong understanding of lasers, detectors, modulators, amplifiers, optical components, characteristics, and performance metrics
- Proficiency with optical test equipment, including optical spectrum analyzers, power meters, oscilloscopes, and bit error rate testers
- Experience with electrical characterization and debugging of high-speed digital and analog circuits
- Ability to develop test automation scripts using Python, LabVIEW, or MATLAB
- Experience with data analysis tools and statistical methods for performance evaluation
- Problem-solving, analytical, and troubleshooting skills
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills for cross-functional collaboration
- Familiarity with OIF and MSA optical module industry standards
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Lumentum (NASDAQ: LITE) is a market-leading designer and manufacturer of innovative optical and photonic products enabling optical networking and laser applications worldwide. Lumentum optical components and subsystems are part of virtually every type of telecom, enterprise, and data center network. Lumentum lasers enable advanced manufacturing techniques and diverse applications including next-generation 3D sensing capabilities. Lumentum is headquartered in San Jose, California with R&D, manufacturing, and sales offices worldwide. For more information, visit www.lumentum.com.








