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Reference:BH-2354
Sector:Electronics, Photonics / Opto
Salary:$200,000 to $250,000 Per Annum
Benefits:Bonus
Town/City:Santa Barbara
Contract Type:Permanent
Job Title: Senior Module Engineer - circa $240K + Bonus
Experience Level: 5+ years
Education: Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s or PhD preferred
Start Date: Flexible / upon availability
About the Company
An innovative, venture-backed technology company is developing next-generation optical communication solutions to enable faster, more efficient AI-driven data centres. Founded by leading experts in photonics, the company is building advanced photonic integrated circuit (PIC) technologies and novel link architectures to overcome the limitations of current data centre interconnects.
The Role
As a Senior Module Engineer, you will play a key role in developing and commercialising advanced optical transceiver modules. Working cross-functionally with photonics, systems, and test engineering teams, you will help translate cutting-edge technology into high-performance, manufacturable products.
This is a hands-on, high-impact role suited to someone who thrives in a fast-paced R&D environment and enjoys taking ownership from concept through to product realisation.
Key Responsibilities
- Define hardware architectures for next-generation optical transceiver modules
- Translate system-level requirements into optical, electrical, and mechanical specifications
- Design for reliability, manufacturability, and cost efficiency
- Collaborate closely with PIC teams to ensure seamless optical engine integration
- Optimise optical coupling, alignment, and packaging approaches
- Oversee high-speed PCB design, ensuring signal and power integrity
- Support integration of DSPs, drivers, and analogue front-end components
- Conduct thermal modelling and develop cooling strategies for high-power modules
- Develop and execute module-level test and characterisation plans
- Lead system-level validation in real-world or customer-like environments
- Build, test, and troubleshoot early-stage prototypes at the bench
- Engage with external vendors and partners to qualify components
- Define design-for-manufacture (DFM) and design-for-test (DFT) strategies
- Ensure compliance with relevant industry standards and reliability requirements
- Support technical discussions with customers and partners
Required Skills & Experience
- Degree in Electrical Engineering, Physics, Optics, or a related field
- Proven experience in optical module or hardware development
- Strong background in high-speed electronics (e.g. PAM4, coherent links, SerDes)
- Expertise in signal integrity, RF design, and channel modelling
- Experience with optical packaging, fibre attach, and alignment techniques
- Knowledge of thermal design and reliability testing in high-density systems
- Familiarity with industry standards (e.g. IEEE, MSAs, OIF)
- Hands-on experience with lab equipment (e.g. oscilloscopes, BERTs, optical analysers)
- Experience with simulation/modelling tools (e.g. HFSS, ADS, COMSOL, Zemax, or similar)
- Understanding of DFM/DFT principles and reliability standards
- Strong communication and collaboration skills
What’s on Offer
- Salary in the the range $200-250K + bonus
- Opportunity to work on cutting-edge technology shaping the future of AI infrastructure
- Collaborative, high-calibre engineering environment
- Fast-paced, innovative culture with strong opportunities for growth
- Competitive salary, equity, and comprehensive benefits package
Equal Opportunity Statement
The company is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from all qualified individuals regardless of background. All employment decisions are made based on merit, qualifications, and business needs.
