Optical Packaging Engineer

Sunnyvale, CA, US

Job Description / Skills Required

Avicena is a privately held company developing microLED based ultra-low power high bandwidth interconnects for chip-to-chip communications.  This technology will revolutionize High-Performance (HPC) and Cloud computing, as well as other industries where low power interconnects are critical like camera sensors, autonomous vehicles, and aerospace. Avicena is headquartered in Sunnyvale, California with a development center in Edinburgh, Scotland. The company was founded in 2019 by leading technologists from the optical networking industry with a track record of delivering breakthrough products.  (www.avicena.tech)   

About the role:

Opto-Mechanical design of packaging for Avicena’s innovative optical interconnects: 

  • Design and test custom solutions for multi-lane optical connections 

  • Design and test custom connector designs for multiple optical fibers 

  • Integrate opto-mechanical designs with micro-lens array, LEDs and Photodiodes 

  • Design assembly process and tooling/fixtures. 

  • Build prototype designs to demonstrate key functional elements 

  • Collaborate with cross-functional groups of engineers to integrate designs into products 

  • Evaluate packaging solutions from concept to volume production to meet performance, reliability, manufacturability, yield, and cost requirements. 

  • Generate mechanical component specifications.  

  • Select and work closely with key suppliers to optimize component design.  

  • Support development of mechanical/optomechanical test procedures and systems at the component and subsystem levels. 

  • Contribute to packaging reliability and qualification testing. 

Qualifications:

  • M.S. degree or higher in Mechanical Engineering, Optical Engineering or related field.  

  • 5+ years experience of opto-mechanical packaging solutions. e.g. Silicon Photonics, Co-packaged Optics, Optical Transceivers or related 

  • Experience with designing and building optical test stations. 

  • Hands-on experience with Opto-mechanical design packages such as SolidWorks, Zemax etc. 

  • Prefer experience with optical fibers, multi-fiber optical connectors and micro-lens technologies 

  • Ability to work independently in a fast-paced startup environment. 

  • Excellent teamwork and interpersonal/communication skills within the company and with partners, customers, and consultants.