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Optical Engineer Jobs in Richmond, CA

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Fremont, CA30+ days ago

Full-time

Continuous innovation in passive component function integration, miniaturization, and manufacturing automation, cutting edge WSS and amplification technology and comprehensive optical, mechanical, electrical and software design capabilities enable us to serve the needs of high-density, high-bandwidth, and flexible optical networks of telecom, datacom, hyperscale datacenter and supercomputing. Our Fremont team is seeking a highly motivated Optical Engineer to join our team in developing Liquid Crystal on Silicon (LCOS) phase modulators for optical telecommunications and display applications.

Fremont, CA30+ days ago

Full-time

Continuous innovation in passive component function integration, miniaturization, and manufacturing automation, cutting edge WSS and amplify technology and comprehensive optical, mechanical, electrical and software integration capabilities enable us to serve the needs of high-density, high-bandwidth, and flexible optical networks. Will consider: Bachelor's Degree in Optical, Photonics, Electrical Engineering or Physics and at least 5 years of optical design experience or PhD in Optical, Photonics, EE or Physics with previous internship experience .

Fremont, CA23 days ago

Full-time

Continuous innovation in passive component function integration, miniaturization, and manufacturing automation, cutting edge WSS and amplifier technology and comprehensive optical, mechanical, electrical and software integration capabilities enable us to serve the needs of high-density, high-bandwidth, and flexible optical networks. Our Optical Solutions team is seekin g a skilled and motivated Sr Product Engineer to join our team and contribute to the design, development, and lifecycle management of optical transceivers.

Fremont, CA24 days ago

Full-time

The (Senior) Photonics Layout Engineer will provide design support for existing and advanced photonic technology and collaborate with global, cross-functional teams and supplier partners to develop next-generation photonic solutions. The Senior Photonics Layout Engineer will provide design support for existing and advanced photonic technology and collaborate with global, cross-functional teams and supplier partners to develop next-generation photonic solutions.

Fremont, CA25 days ago

Full-time

Molex possesses a rich heritage in the optical industry, delivering high-performance, field-proven optical solutions spanning components, modules, and fully integrated line cards. The position requires close collaboration with R&D and product design teams, manufacturing, suppliers, and customers to ensure laser components meet stringent optical, mechanical, and Telcordia reliability requirements.

Fremont, CA30+ days ago

Full-time

Our advanced optical, mechanical, electrical, and software design capabilities support the evolving needs of high-density, high-bandwidth, and flexible optical networks across telecom, datacom, hyperscale datacenters, artificial intelligence, and supercomputing. The position requires close collaboration with R&D and product design teams, manufacturing, suppliers, and customers to ensure laser components meet stringent optical, mechanical, and Telcordia reliability requirements.

Fremont, CA30+ days ago

Full-time

Our advanced optical, mechanical, electrical, and software design capabilities support the evolving needs of high-density, high-bandwidth, and flexible optical networks across telecom, datacom, hyperscale datacenters, artificial intelligence, and supercomputing. The Photonics Characterization Engineer will build physics-based and data-driven models to explain kink behavior, noise, wavelength locking, thermal effects, and coupling sensitivity to supports design improvements and risk reduction.

Fremont, CA30+ days ago

Full-time

Molex possesses a rich heritage in the optical industry, delivering high-performance, field-proven optical solutions spanning components, modules, and fully integrated line cards. The position requires close collaboration with R&D and product design teams, manufacturing, suppliers, and customers to ensure product components meet stringent optical, mechanical, and Telcordia reliability requirements.

Fremont, CA30+ days ago

Full-time

Our advanced optical, mechanical, electrical, and software design capabilities support the evolving needs of high-density, high-bandwidth, and flexible optical networks across telecom, datacom, hyperscale datacenters, artificial intelligence, and supercomputing. Develop and maintain test methods for LIV, wavelength/spectrum, kink detection, RIN PSD, far-field divergence, and back-reflection sensitivity across temperature for III-V edge-emitter lasers (EEL), as well as in fiber-coupled packages.

Fremont, CA27 days ago

Full-time

Our advanced optical, mechanical, electrical, and software design capabilities support the evolving needs of high-density, high-bandwidth, and flexible optical networks across telecom, datacom, hyperscale datacenters, artificial intelligence, and supercomputing. You will apply mechanical design experience and knowledge working in a highly capable team of optical, mechanical, electrical and process engineers to develop and deliver our products meeting internal and customer requirements.

Fremont, CA24 days ago

Full-time

Continuous innovation in passive component function integration, miniaturization, and manufacturing automation, cutting edge WSS and amplification technology and comprehensive optical, mechanical, electrical and software design capabilities enable us to serve the needs of high-density, high-bandwidth, and flexible optical networks of telecom, datacom, hyperscale datacenter and supercomputing. Possess expert level of knowledge and customer applications of network hardware, software, and configuration in optical communications systems with the latest technological trends.

Fremont, CA28 days ago

Full-time

Our advanced optical, mechanical, electrical, and software design capabilities support the evolving needs of high-density, high-bandwidth, and flexible optical networks across telecom, datacom, hyperscale datacenters, artificial intelligence, and supercomputing. We are seeking a Software Development Engineer to join our Optical Line Systems (OLS) Product Development team with a primary focus on large-scale system simulation and digital twin platforms.

Fremont, CA30+ days ago

Full-time

Molex possesses a rich heritage in the optical industry, delivering high-performance, field-proven optical solutions spanning components, modules, and fully integrated line cards. Define qualification plans (HTOL, burn-in, temperature cycling, damp heat as applicable, mechanical stress) aligned to telecom expectations and customer specifications .

Fremont, CA24 days ago

Full-time

We provide cutting edge technology with a comprehensive optical, mechanical, electrical and software integration capabilities enable us to serve the needs of high-density, high-bandwidth, and flexible optical networks. We are looking for a Product Integration Engineer to work with our design and manufacturing teams in the production of high volume 400G/800G/1.6T transceiver products.

Fremont, CA30+ days ago

Full-time

Our advanced optical, mechanical, electrical, and software design capabilities support the evolving needs of high-density, high-bandwidth, and flexible optical networks across telecom, datacom, hyperscale datacenters, artificial intelligence, and supercomputing. Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including optical, hardware, mechanical, software, and process engineers, to deliver high-performance, cost-effective, and robust products, ensuring efficient and repeatable manufacturing.

Fremont, CA24 days ago

Full-time

Fremont, CA30+ days ago

Full-time

Developing system/sub-system models, conducting composite system simulations for various fiber-optic communication networks, and carrying out internal development projects for best use of Molex cutting edge optical network components and modules, such as high speed Optical Transceivers, DWDM/WDM Filters, Optical Amplifiers, Raman Amplifiers, Dynamic Gain Equalizer (DGE), Wavelength Selective Switch (WSS), etc. Hands-on experience with optical test equipment for troubleshooting and validation, including OTDR (Optical Time-Domain Reflectometer), OSA (Optical Spectrum Analyzer), BERT (Bit Error Rate Tester), OMA (Optical Modulation Analyzer), Real-Time Scope, DCA (Digital Communication Analyzer), and optical power meters.

Fremont, CA30 days ago

Full-time

Continuous innovation in passive component function integration, miniaturization, and manufacturing automation, cutting edge WSS and amplification technology and comprehensive optical, mechanical, electrical and software design capabilities enable us to serve the needs of high-density, high-bandwidth, and flexible optical networks of telecom, datacom, hyperscale datacenter and supercomputing. Hands-on experience with optical test equipment for troubleshooting and validation, including OTDR (Optical Time-Domain Reflectometer), OSA (Optical Spectrum Analyzer), BERT (Bit Error Rate Tester), and optical power meters.

Burlingame, CA30+ days ago

3+ years of hands-on experiences of designing, analyzing, validating complex optical systems requiring any combination of the following: imaging, illumination, physical optics, stray light analysis, radiometry, photometry. 5+ years of hands-on experiences of designing, analyzing, validating complex optical systems requiring any combination of the following: imaging, illumination, physical optics, stray light analysis, radiometry, photometry.

Fremont, CA30+ days ago

Full-time

Collaborate Cross-Functionally: Work closely with other groups, software development, hardware development, program management, operations and quality teams to ensure all expectations and deliverables are met. Build Smart Tools: Lead test method development, including automated test equipment and simulated use protocols for both module and sub-assembly testing.

Fremont, CA30+ days ago

Full-time

Continuous innovation in passive component function integration, miniaturization, and manufacturing automation, cutting edge WSS and amplification technology and comprehensive optical, mechanical, electrical and software design capabilities enable us to serve the needs of high-density, high-bandwidth, and flexible optical networks of telecom, datacom, hyperscale datacenter and supercomputing. As the Design Authority, you will serve as the ultimate technical decision-maker and subject matter expert (SME), driving design coherence across multidisciplinary teams and ensuring that optical, electrical, mechanical, firmware, and test components integrate into a robust, compliant, and competitive product.

Fremont, CA30+ days ago

Full-time

Molex possesses a rich heritage in the optical industry, delivering high-performance, field-proven optical solutions spanning components, modules, and fully integrated line cards. Design corresponding fiber mounts/assembly that includes components (e.g., fiber lens, lenses, PICs, SOA, VBG); Specify requirements for optical alignment equipment .

Fremont, CA29 days ago

Full-time

Continuous innovation in passive component function integration, miniaturization, and manufacturing automation, cutting edge WSS and amplification technology and comprehensive optical, mechanical, electrical and software design capabilities enable us to serve the needs of high-density, high-bandwidth, and flexible optical networks of telecom, datacom, hyperscale datacenter and supercomputing. This role combines a high degree of technical leadership, people management, and cross-functional collaboration to deliver cutting-edge solutions for hyperscale data centers and next-generation optical networking systems.

Pleasanton, CA22 days ago

$85,000–$110,000

Build precision opto-electrical assembly: Collaborate with Manufacturing and Product Engineers to assemble and test ultra-precise devices, integrating optical sub-assemblies, electrical components, wire harnesses, and full product chassis while adhering to work instructions. Execute specialized processes: Perform active optical alignment, epoxy application (UV/oven curing), fiber splicing/routing, and soldering/desoldering to achieve micron-scale tolerances.

Pleasanton, CA22 days ago

$110,000–$135,000

This is a highly cross-functional, hands-on role where you will work closely with physicists, optical engineers, and hardware teams to help turn cutting-edge lab systems into robust, manufacturable products. Our team of engineers, scientists, software developers, and operations professionals works together to solve complex challenges and turn bold ideas into real-world solutions.

Oakland, CA30+ days ago

Responsibilities: Set up and run complex experiments to characterize optical link performance, including laser lock status, sway/vibration compensation, and atmospheric interference. Collaborate with Embedded and Mechanical teams to troubleshoot hardware using oscilloscopes, protocol analyzers, and optical power meters.

Fremont, CA25 days ago

Full-time

A successful candidate will be able to independently characterize PICs using common laboratory equipment such as fibers, lasers, detectors, DC probes, and source-meter units and be able to effectively communicate key results and issues to stakeholders. Job Summary: We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Testing Engineer with extensive hands-on laboratory experience to lead the testing and performance characterization of our in-house developed silicon photonic integrated circuits (PICs).

San Francisco, CA30+ days ago

Collaborate with external foundries to develop manufacturable designs using process design kits (PDKs) and ensure successful tape-out of silicon photonic components. Design, model, and optimize silicon photonic devices, including grating couplers, waveguides, SOAs, and photodetectors, for high-speed AI computing applications.

Pleasanton, CA22 days ago

$150,000–$180,000

Define and implement controlled impedance structures (microstrip, stripline, and differential pairs), signal integrity strategies, power distribution networks, grounding schemes, and EMI/EMC-aware layout practices. 5+ years of professional electrical design experience developing complex mixed-signal PCBA designs using professional ECAD tools; experience with Altium Designer is strongly preferred.

Richmond, CA30+ days ago

Full-time

For over 50 years, Zygo Corporation in Middlefield, CT, has been a global leader in designing and manufacturing advanced optical metrology systems, ultra-precise optical components, and complex electro-optical systems and assemblies. As a Senior Quality Engineer, you will serve as the site Quality Lead, with broad responsibility across manufacturing quality, process risk management, new product introductions, supplier quality, and customer issue resolution.

Fremont, CA30+ days ago

Full-time

Principal, Field Applications Engineer position to provide pre-sales and post-sales technical support to major customers in the San Francisco Bay Area, primarily for networking products (optical transceivers and active optical cables). - Provide application, test, and quality support for key customers in the SF Bay Area for Coherent's optical communications products, primarily optical transceivers/transponders/active optical cables for fiber optic networking.

Fremont, CA30+ days ago

Full-time

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's broad portfolio of InP components includes application-specific Fabry-Pérot lasers, directly modulated lasers (DMLs), and tunable lasers.

Fremont, CA24 days ago

Full-time

Reporting to the Manager of Si Photonics (SiPho) Component Design, you will be a key member of the team and will contribute to various aspects of PIC development including design and optimization of passive and active SiPho components, EVT/DVT of optical devices and circuits, and collaboration with the layout, test, reliability, signal integrity, and integration teams. The Senior Si Photonics Design Engineer will provide design support for existing and advanced photonic technology and collaborate with global, cross-functional teams and supplier partners to develop next-generation photonic solutions.

Pleasanton, CA25 days ago

$175,000–$215,000

Define and implement controlled impedance structures (microstrip, stripline, and differential pairs), signal integrity strategies, power distribution networks, grounding schemes, and EMI/EMC-aware layout practices. 8+ years of professional electrical design experience developing complex mixed-signal PCBA designs using professional ECAD tools; experience with Altium Designer is strongly preferred.

Fremont, CA30+ days ago

Full-time

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. This design provides our customers with the most advanced, robust, and cost-competitive laser devices for their 800G and next-gen 1.6T datacom transceiver designs.

Fremont, CA24 days ago

Full-time

The Principal Reliability Engineering role is pivotal in this process, focusing on design for reliability, qualification testing, and ensuring the long-term reliability of leading-edge optoelectronic and silicon photonic components in a highly complex, dynamic R&D setting. The Principal Reliability Engineering role is pivotal in this process, focusing on lifetime modelling, qualification testing, and ensuring the long-term reliability of leading-edge optoelectronic and silicon photonic components in a highly complex, dynamic R&D setting.

Emeryville, CA30+ days ago

$140,000–$230,000 Per Year

Furthermore, this digital platform is fully programmable in the way 3D printing is digital—but whereas 3D printing produces parts of a single material using a single process, the Matter Compiler technology platform is a multi-process, multi-material system: bits and raw materials go in, and complete, functional micromachines come out. While experience in traditional MEMS is valuable, our Design Engineers rapidly grow beyond those frameworks, collaborating closely with design peers, process engineers, and technicians to co-evolve device and platform capabilities.

Pleasanton, CA30+ days ago

Full-time

As a close-knit organization, we offer a collaborative environment where employees gain exposure to multiple aspects of the business, enjoy significant responsibility, and have opportunities for continuous learning and growth. Education (preferred but not required):Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Chemical, or Electrical Engineering, Materials Science, Physics, Optical Science, or Laser Technology.

Pleasanton, CA30+ days ago

ResponsibilitiesDesign, build, and validate test fixtures for fluidic, mechanical, and optical systems from concept through completion. Support testing using benchtop biologic and ex vivo models; occasional large-animal lab support.

San Francisco, CA28 days ago

$165,000–$227,000 Per Year

We are a diverse team that is united by this common purpose and we are hiring the world’s best engineers, scientists, designers, product managers, operations experts, and customer service and business professionals. 7+ years of hands-on experience in mechatronics, hardware/electrical engineering, or a closely related discipline, with demonstrated ability to work effectively across mechanical, electrical, and software domains.

Pleasanton, CA30+ days ago

$160,000–$200,000 Per Year

Calyxo is seeking a highly skilled and innovative Imaging Science Engineer, responsible for driving the design, testing, and analysis of endoscope camera and illumination systems. Beware of Scams: Calyxo will never request sensitive personal information, such as your full name, address, phone number, or identification documents, via email or online forms before an official interview.

Fremont, CA29 days ago

$98,400–$141,600

Specify, select, and validate production-ready measurement systems (CMMs, optical/vision systems, laser/line scanners, profilometers, inline gauges, leak/flow/pressure test systems, electrical test stands). Hands-on experience with factory measurement systems (CMM, optical/vision systems, laser gauges, height gauges, air gauges, surface/profile measurement, leak/flow/pressure/electrical test equipment).

Remote30+ days ago

Remote

Top-tier relevant network design or network engineering leadership with software-defined, cloud-native networking technologies and ecosystems is essential with detailed knowledge across layers 2-3 control and network data planes and ideally networking operating systems as well. Experience with open networking technologies and ecosystems, such as Routing Daemons (FRR, Bird, GoBGP), Linux Networking (eBPF, VPP, XDP), and SONiC, or other Linux-based open Network Operating Systems.

Fremont, CA30+ days ago

Collaborate with Production Engineers, Hardware Validation Engineers, Tooling Automation Engineers, and Data Center Operations Engineers to build thorough test strategy and test plans for validating the software needed for Data Center Operations. Electronics Packaging: domain knowledge of semiconductor manufacturing industry at various levels of packaging, theory and applications of surface mount technology and associated abnormalities.

Pleasanton, CA27 days ago

$130,000–$155,000

You will serve as the technical bridge between our customers and engineering/manufacturing team—installing new systems at customer locations, resolving product issues in the field, and helping shape our service processes from the ground up. Our team of engineers, scientists, software developers, and operations professionals works together to solve complex challenges and turn bold ideas into real-world solutions.

Pleasanton, CA21 days ago

$110,000–$135,000

We are actively seeking versatile R&D Engineers to build ultra-precise quantum devices for autonomous/GPS-free navigation, high-bandwidth satellite communications, and geophysical exploration. To comply with the US export control laws, Vector Atomic employees must be U.S. citizens (born or naturalized), lawful U.S. permanent residents (i.e. green card holders), and certain categories of refugees, and asylees.

Pleasanton, CA21 days ago

$95,000–$120,000

Pleasanton, CA15 days ago

$150,000–$180,000

To comply with the US export control laws, Vector Atomic employees must be U.S. citizens (born or naturalized), lawful U.S. permanent residents (green card holders), and certain categories of refugees, and asylees. Our team of engineers, scientists, software developers, and operations professionals works together to solve complex challenges and turn bold ideas into real-world solutions.

Fremont, CA30+ days ago

Create detailed designs for interconnects, cables, wiring diagrams, and electrical control panels. Support design of custom automation equipment and develop electrical architecture for automated systems.

Pleasanton, CA15 days ago

$130,000–$155,000

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Optical Engineer Jobs in Richmond, CA

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Optical Engineer - LCOS (Liquid Crystal on Silicon)Molex

Optical Engineer - Optical SolutionsMolex

Sr Product Engineer - Optical TransceiversMolex

Senior Photonics Layout Engineer - Optical SolutionsMolex

Laser Component Engineer - Optical Solutions R&DMolex

Laser Principal Packaging Engineer - Optical Solutions R&DMolex

Photonics Characterization Engineer - Optical SolutionsMolex

Sr Process Engineer - Optical Solutions R&D (Sealing)Molex

Laser Test Engineer - Optical SolutionsMolex

Mechanical Engineer - Optical SolutionsMolex

Field Application Engineer - Optical SolutionsMolex

Software Development Engineer – System Simulation & Digital Twin Platforms, Optical SolutionsMolex

Senior Reliability Engineer - Optical SolutionsMolex

Product Integration Engineer - Optical SolutionsMolex

Hardware Design Engineer - Optical SolutionsMolex

Senior Mechanical Engineer - Optical Solutions R&DMolex

Optical Systems Engineer - Optical TransmissionMolex

Optical System Test EngineerMolex

Optical Systems EngineerMeta

Test Engineering Manager - Optical SolutionsMolex

Design Authority - Optical TransceiversMolex

Senior Optical Alignment - Optical Solutions R&DMolex

Hardware Engineering Manager - Optical SolutionsMolex

Senior Optical Technician - ManufacturingVector Atomic

Manufacturing EngineerVector Atomic

Test Engineer/Technician - Networking and Photonics/OpticsSoloPoint Solutions, Inc.

Lead Test EngineerCoherent Corp.

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Staff Engineer - ElectricalVector Atomic

Sr. Quality EngineerAMETEK, Inc

Sr. Principal, Field Applications Engineer - SF Bay AreaCoherent Corp.

Senior Industrial EngineerCoherent Corp.

Senior Si Photonics Design EngineerMolex

Senior Staff Engineer - ElectricalVector Atomic

Lead Design EngineerCoherent Corp.

Principal Reliability EngineerCoherent Corp.

Device Design EngineerAtomic Machines

Manufacturing / Production EngineerLTD Global

Sr Systems Test EngineerSoloPoint Solutions, Inc.

Senior Mechatronics EngineerJUUL Labs

Sr. Imaging Science Engineer - Pleasanton, CACalyxo

Sr. Metrology EngineerBloomEnergy

Senior Principal Engineer, Network SoftwareEquinix

Systems Integration EngineerMeta

Senior Engineer - FieldVector Atomic

Engineer - R&DVector Atomic

Associate Engineer - R&DVector Atomic

Staff FPGA EngineerVector Atomic

Electrical EngineerSoloPoint Solutions, Inc.

Senior FPGA EngineerVector Atomic

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