Technical Lead, Co-Packaged Optics (CPO) Hardware Engineer

Quick Facts

• Role: Technical Lead – Advanced Co-Packaged Optics (CPO)
• Focus: End-to-end development of integrated photonics and electronics products

Description

Lead the end-to-end development of cutting-edge CPO products by leading a cross-functional R&D team. Drive CPO architecture, design, validation, and production of integrated photonic/electronic systems to meet performance, cost, and timeline goals.

Responsibilities

• Define CPO product architecture and subsystem interfaces (optical, mechanical, firmware, PCB), including critical design tradeoffs.
• Guide hardware and system design decisions balancing performance, manufacturability, and cost.
• Provide expert guidance on photonic/electronic IC design, optical engine packaging, and substrate/PCB development.
• Coordinate R&D teams across optics, electrical, mechanical, firmware, and software.
• Lead detailed hardware design: schematic capture, circuit simulation, SI/PI analysis, layout collaboration, and mechanical integration (including fiber alignment).
• Oversee prototype bring-up, system-level troubleshooting, and validation testing.
• Develop and drive project plans from concept to mass production; manage pilot builds and lead mass-production transfer.
• Implement robust product development lifecycle processes.
• Define ATE software requirements and manufacturing test/tuning algorithms.
• Provide technical support to customers and resolve complex field issues.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or sciences with 12+ years of related experience, or Master’s with 10+ years, or Ph.D. with 7+ years.

Benefits

• Discretionary annual bonus.
• New hire equity grant and annual equity awards (subject to plan documents and agreements).
• Medical, dental, vision plans.
• 401(K) with company matching.
• Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP).
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Company paid holidays, paid sick leave, and vacation time.
• Paid Family Leave and other leaves of absence per applicable laws.