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Staff Optical design engineer job description:
Lumentum is seeking a candidate for the position of a Sr. optical design engineer. The position will be responsible for modeling optical trains in high-speed optical modules and performing optical components tolerance analysis. The position will work closely with module team to design optical system properly.
Required Experiences:
Master or PhD degree in optical engineering, Physics or related fields
5+ years experiences in optical design and simulation using Zemax
Strong ability to test optical devices and analyze test data, communicate results
Experience in passive and active micro-optics, integrated photonic chips and optical system testing are strongly preferred.
Strong communication skills
Able to program and use MATLAB is a plus
Ability to manage tasks of multiple projects
Pay Range:
P60-USA-1 :$108,800.00 - $155,400.00Disclaimer:
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
- Master or PhD degree in optical engineering, Physics or related fields
- 3+ years experiences in optical design and simulation using Zemax
- Strong ability to test optical devices and analyze test data, communicate results
- Strong communication skills
- Able to program and use MATLAB
- Ability to manage tasks of multiple projects
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Equity Value & Accessibility — Equity is positioned as a meaningful part of total compensation, with RSUs frequently framed as a valued component of offers. An employee stock purchase plan with a discount and look-back further reinforces equity access as part of rewards.
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Retirement Support — Retirement benefits are presented as a clear strength, with a 401(k) match and immediate vesting highlighted as supportive features. Auto-enrollment and match eligibility details indicate a structured retirement program for U.S. employees.
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Healthcare Strength — Multiple medical plan options are described, including PPO and HDHP/HSA choices and Kaiser in some locations, suggesting breadth and choice in coverage. Health and well-being programming is also characterized as part of a comprehensive benefits approach.
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What We Do
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.
