Top 74 optical engineer Jobs in san mateo ca

Sr. Principal Hardware Architect for Optical Transceivers
Coherent Corp. —Fremont, CA
- $127,875 - $223,813 a year
- Full-time
- Bachelor of Science
- Office
- Analysis skills
Sales Engineer
DiCon Fiberoptics, Inc. —Richmond, CA
- $85,000 - $150,000 a year
- Urgently hiring
- Customer service
- Bachelor of Science
- Mid-level
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Optical Manufacturing Engineer
Coherent Corp. —Santa Clara, CA
- $91,625 - $150,000 a year
- Full-time
- English
- Mid-level
- Mentoring
Optical Engineer
Cowboy Space Corp. —San Carlos, CA
- $120,000 - $200,000 a year
- Full-time
- System design
- Laboratory experience
- Mid-level
- Paid parental leave
- Paid holidays
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Optical Network Engineer
OpenAI —San Francisco, CA
- $342,000 - $445,000 a year
- Full-time
- Engineering
- Fair chance
- Experience equivalent to degree accepted
Managing Staff Optical Engineer
Intuitive Surgical —San Carlos, CA
- $174,800 - $295,800 a year
- Day shift
- Analysis skills
- Doctor of Philosophy
- Product management
Electrical Engineer, Optical Communications
Cowboy Space Corp. —San Carlos, CA
- $150,000 - $200,000 a year
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- 3 years
- Analysis skills
- Paid parental leave
- Paid holidays
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Optical Engineer
Neuralink —San Francisco, CA
- $86,000 - $143,000 a year
- Full-time
- Computer literacy
- Bachelor of Science
- System design
- Commuter assistance
- Paid holidays
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Sales Engineer
Calmar Laser —Palo Alto, CA
- Engineering
- Research
- Mid-level
Senior Optical Engineer
Calmar Laser —Palo Alto, CA
- Assembly
- Experience equivalent to degree accepted
- Computer skills
Electro-Optical Engineer, Staff
Lockheed Martin Corporation —Sunnyvale, CA
- $118,700 - $209,300 a year
- Full-time
- CAD
- Laboratory experience
- Analysis skills
- Paid jury duty
- Paid holidays
Optical Test & Qualification Engineer
MultiLane Inc —Fremont, CA
- $150,000 - $190,000 a year
- Full-time
- 3 years
- Continuous improvement
- Linux
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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High Energy Laser Beam Control Electro-Optical Engineer - Entry Level
Lockheed Martin Corporation —Sunnyvale, CA
- $79,700 - $158,815 a year
- Full-time
- Laboratory experience
- Doctor of Philosophy
- In-person
- Paid jury duty
- Paid holidays
Electro-Optical Engineer - Early Career
Lockheed Martin Corporation —Sunnyvale, CA
- $65,300 - $130,295 a year
- Full-time
- Engineering
- Laboratory experience
- Office
- Paid jury duty
- Paid holidays
Optical Hardware Engineer, Foundry
Arcadia Science —Emeryville, CA
- $185,000 - $225,000 a year
- Office
- Doctor of Philosophy
- In-person
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Optical Design Engineer
Gooch & Housego Pal Alto —Fremont, CA
- $140,000 - $170,000 a year
- Full-time
- 5 years
- Analysis skills
- Doctor of Philosophy
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Technical Sales Engineer
Project Canary —Hayward, CA
- $120,000 - $140,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- 5 years
- Office
- Master's degree
- Paid parental leave
- Paid holidays
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Optical Engineer
Aeva —Mountain View, CA
- $132,000 - $179,200 a year
- Full-time
- Laboratory experience
- Mid-level
- 3 years
- Paid parental leave
- Paid holidays
Hardware Development Engineer (Wafer Optical Metrology)
Western Digital —Fremont, CA
- $102,500 - $136,600 a year
- Full-time
- Bachelor of Science
- SQL
- Bachelor's degree
- Health savings account
- AD&D insurance
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Senior Manager, Electro-Optical Engineer
Lockheed Martin Corporation —Sunnyvale, CA
- $164,300 - $327,635 a year
- Full-time
- 5 years
- Presentation skills
- Doctor of Philosophy
- Paid jury duty
- Paid holidays

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Sr. Principal Hardware Architect for Optical Transceivers

Coherent Corp. -
Fremont, CA

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Job Details

Full-time
$127,875 - $223,813 a year

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree

Full Job Description

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

Lead the design of PAM4 optical transceivers for datacenter, AI/ML, HPC applications from concept to high-volume production ready
Define and implement the electrical/optical architecture of pluggable/co-packaged optical transceivers meeting customers’ requirements
Work cross-functionally with FW/SW, OSA (optical sub-assembly), process development, Q&R, program/product management to develop fully compliant optical transceivers
Lead the integration of optical, hardware, FW/SW, and process, including troubleshooting and yield improvement
Create various drawings, BOM and ECO as product design documents
Address/resolve DFM issues
Hold the architecture, EVT, DVT phase reviews to lead the design to NPI stage
Perform RF and link simulations as needed

Education & Experience

B.S. with typically 10 years of related experience, M.S./Ph.D. preferred
Strong knowledge and expertise in high-speed RF design, photonics, and optoelectronics
Expertise on high-speed optoelectronic and RF components – designs, specifications, characterization, performance, and qualification
Solid foundation of understanding: signal/power integrity (SI/PI), system integration of FW/SW and HW with respect to functionality and performance, optomechanical design

Skills

Excellent communication and presentation skills
Strong analytical problem-solving skills for product design and debug
Hands-on technical background in PAM4 optical transceiver designs – EML, Silicon Photonics, DSP, driver, TIA, PCB/PCBA, electrical and optical packaging
High-density multiple-layer PCB designs
Experience in RF analysis and design using modeling tools such as CST or HFSS
Optical and electrical lab measurement skills, including script-based test automation

Working Conditions

May require occasional off-site meetings or travel
Regular use of a computer and other office equipment is necessary
Interaction with team members and external contacts is a regular part of the job

Physical Requirements

Sitting for extended periods while working on a computer or conducting meetings.
Use of hands and fingers for typing, writing, and handling documents.
Occasional lifting of objects or materials up to 20 pounds for administrative tasks.
Ability to communicate verbally and in writing.
Mobility within the office environment to attend meetings or interact with colleagues.

Safety Requirements

All employees are required to follow the site EHS procedures and Coherent Corp. Corporate EHS standards.

Quality and Environmental Responsibilities

Depending on location, this position may be responsible for the execution and maintenance of the ISO 9000, 9001, 14001 and/or other applicable standards that may apply to the relevant roles and responsibilities within the Quality Management System and Environmental Management System.

Culture Commitment

Ensure adherence to company’s values (ICARE) in all aspects of your position at Coherent Corp.:

Integrity – Create an Environment of Trust

Collaboration – Innovate Through the Sharing of Ideas

Accountability – Own the Process and the Outcome

Respect – Recognize the Value in Everyone

Enthusiasm – Find a Sense of Purpose in Work

Coherent Corp. is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at [email protected].

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ABOUT US

Coherent is a global leader in lasers, engineered materials and networking components. We are a vertically integrated manufacturing company that develops innovative products for diversified applications in the industrial, optical communications, military, life sciences, semiconductor equipment, and consumer markets. Coherent provides a comprehensive career development platform within an environment that challenges employees to perform at their best, while rewarding excellence and hard-work through a competitive compensation program. It's an exciting opportunity to work for a company that offers stability, longevity and growth. Come Join Us!

Note to recruiters and employment agencies: We will not pay for unsolicited resumes from recruiters and employment agencies unless we have a signed agreement and have required assistance, in writing, for a specific opening.

JOB INFO

Job Identification

2010759

Posting Date

02/11/2026, 12:22 PM

Degree Level

Master's Degree

Job Schedule

Full time

Locations

48800 Milmont Drive, Fremont, CA, 94538, US

Pay Scale

$ 127,875 - $ 223,813 per year

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