Optical Packaging and Component Engineer

Job Title

Optical Packaging and Component Engineer

Role Summary

Design, develop, and support the packaging and integration of optical components and sub-assemblies (laser packages, fiber arrays, fiber-interface devices) for silicon photonics products used in data center interconnects and high-performance systems.

Work across design, procurement, characterization, packaging and high-volume manufacturing to deliver reliable optical assemblies that integrate into larger systems.

Experience Level

Mid-level (no explicit years of experience specified).

Responsibilities

Key day-to-day responsibilities include:

• Design and develop optical components and sub-assemblies, including laser packages, fiber-arrays, and fiber-interface devices.
• Provide full life-cycle support: initial design, procurement, characterization, packaging, and scale-up to volume manufacturing.
• Develop and transfer assembly processes with manufacturing and assembly partners; define process controls and documentation.
• Plan and execute performance, reliability assessment, and qualification programs for optical components and assemblies.
• Contribute to test and demonstration vehicles and support integration of optical assemblies into larger systems.

Requirements

Required skills and relevant experience:

• Must-have: Strong experience with fiber-optic and integrated-optics components and sub-assemblies; hands-on experience with multi-fiber connectors is highly desirable.
• Must-have: Practical knowledge of production processes for micro-optics, fiber-optic interface devices, and related sub-assemblies.
• Must-have: Experience running reliability assessments and qualification programs for optical components.
• Must-have: Experience with free-space optical design software such as Zemax or Code-V.
• Must-have: Experience with mechanical CAD (e.g., SolidWorks) and the ability to collaborate on mechanical integration.
• Must-have: Ability to collect and analyze large datasets (e.g., JMP, DataConductor, or similar tools).
• Nice-to-have: Prior experience with vendor engagement and component procurement.
• Note: The role may require eligibility to access export-controlled technology; candidates may be subject to an export license review prior to employment.

Education Requirements

Not specified.

About the Company

Company: Marvell Technology

Headquarters: Santa Clara, California, United States

Marvell’s semiconductor solutions serve as essential building blocks of the data infrastructure connecting our world, driving innovation across enterprise, cloud, AI, and carrier architectures. The company focuses on creating transformative technology that shapes the future.