Optical Illumination Engineer Jobs

What We’re Looking For: We’re looking for great analog and mixed signal circuit designers to join us in contributing to the design of our production optical PHY. Ideal Background: Ideal candidates will have: Deep knowledge, hands on experience and multiple successful tapeouts with advanced node analog and mixed signal circuit designs Deep knowledge, hands on experience and multiple successful tapeouts of high speed communication link Tx and/or Rx circuits Nice to Have: Understanding of PHYs and how analog components and circuits integrated into the broader PHY system Understanding and hands-on experience with clock-forwarded links, especially clock-forwarded optical links Design and successful tapeout experience with optical links, either on Tx or Rx sides Design and successful tapeout experience with AMS circuits for optical components

What We’re Looking For: We’re looking for link validation engineers to help with DVT and bringup of the core optical link and PHY. Ideal Background: Ideal candidates for this role should have: Hands-on experience with the bringup and DVT process of optical links and PHYs Deep understanding of both PHY systems (both electrical and optical) and optical links (TDECQ, jitter, BER, etc) Hands-on experience with contributing to the design process of PHYs and ideally electro-optic PHYs Nice to Have: Experience with clock forwarded optical links Experience with both copper SERDES system bringup as well as optical PHY system bringup Experience with wide and slow optical architectures

What We’re Looking For: We’re looking for a PHY/SERDES Lead to own and lead the development of our semi-custom optical PHY layer. Ideal Background: Multiple successful tapeouts of SERDES or PHY macros (not necessarily only chiplet interfaces, SERDES also counts here) Deep understanding of tradeoffs between XSR/VSR/LR class SERDES and different operating regimes and challenges Understanding and ownership of end to end link definition and architecture Experience with bringup of PHYs Understanding of the integration of PHYs into the system level Strongly Preferred: Deep knowledge of and hands-on with chiplet interfaces like UCIe or BoW Deep knowledge and hands-on execution of optical interconnect PHY layers Knowledge of re-driven and re-timed PHY interfaces Experience with customization of PHYs

Role Overview We are seeking a Senior Micro-Optics/Microlens Array Engineer to design, model, and validate microlens-array and wafer-level micro-optical components for high-density photonic packages. You will translate system-level optical requirements into manufacturable designs, build tolerance budgets, work with fabrication and packaging partners, and close the loop with measured data. Candidate note: We do not expect one person to match every item below. Strong candidates from micro-optics, optical packaging, semiconductor photonics, lithography/process integration, precision optics, or FDTD-Zemax co-design backgrounds are encouraged. What You Will Do Own micro-optical design: design microlens arrays and compact micro-optical components, including lens pitch, aperture, focal length, numerical aperture, sag, surface form, fill factor, array uniformity, substrate, material, and coating choices. Build connected optical models: use tools such as Zemax OpticStudio, Code V, FRED, LightTools, VirtualLab, Ansys/Lumerical, COMSOL, or equivalent; combine ray, physical-optics, diffraction, and statistical methods where appropriate. Bridge EM-scale and package-scale design: where useful, connect FDTD, FEM, EME, RCWA, or similar electromagnetic simulations to Zemax/Code V/physical-optics models so local optical-interface behavior is represented in system-level trade studies. Drive tolerancing and yield: develop sensitivity studies and tolerance budgets across fabrication, placement, package stack-up, adhesive, thermal, refractive-index, coating, and surface-form variation; use Monte Carlo and DOE methods to connect design choices to expected yield. Bring semiconductor process awareness: partner with process and supplier teams across lithography, grayscale/direct-write patterning, imprint, etch transfer, deposition, thin-film coatings, wafer-level metrology, design rules, and process-window trade-offs. Translate design intent: create vendor-ready specifications, optica

SpaceX was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is fundamentally more exciting than one where we are not. Today, SpaceX is actively developing the technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal of making life multiplanetary and expanding consciousness to the stars. SpaceXSI is building Super Intelligence to help humanity understand the universe. Our teams are building the full Super Intelligence stack: from our Colossus supercomputers, to Grok models, to our suite of applications, including Grok Bot, Grok Build, Grok Imagine, Grok Voice, and X. We're creating a powerful flywheel where more compute trains better models, better models power more useful products, and what we learn from people using those products shapes what we build next. ABOUT THE ROLE: SpaceXSI is building at a furious pace with the latest compute and switching hardware to help people understand the universe. We are looking for exceptional ML Infrastructure Engineers with deep expertise in high-speed interconnect technologies to design, build, and optimize the network fabric that powers large-scale AI training and inference clusters. This strategic role will drive innovation in high-bandwidth, low-latency, power-efficient interconnects critical for AI/ML clusters based on advanced computing platforms. You will have the opportunity to work on all modalities of interconnects connecting GPUs and switches both inside and between data centers, including our primary front and backend networks that train Grok and that customers use for inference. Engineers will own all aspects from design and development to build and operations. You will be expected to define and improve team processes and to contribute to scaling and maintenance efforts. You will focus on the physical layer and system-level integration of copper (ACC, AEC, CPC) and optical (FRO, LRO/TRO, LPO, AOC, CPO) interconnects that directly determine the performance, power efficienc

Manufacturing Engineer (Associate or Experienced) Company: The Boeing Company Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS) Laser and Electro-Optical Systems (LEOS) site is seeking an Experienced Manufacturing Engineer for our advanced development and production manufacturing team located in Albuquerque, NM. The Boeing Laser and Electro-Optical systems (LEOS) group works to develop and implement next-generation technologies and products serving a variety of commercial and military customers. Our team focuses on rapid prototyping and precision production of advanced laser and electro-optical systems that satisfy challenging product performance requirements built in accordance with aerospace (AS9100) quality standards. Position Responsibilities: Design, develop and optimize manufacturing processes and tooling approaches for complex electro-optical aerospace parts and assemblies Collaborate with design engineers to ensure manufacturability and cost-effective production Review engineering drawings and provide comments to responsible engineer Participate in Integrated Product Teams (IPTs) to integrate technical solutions across multiple disciplines Participate in supplier selection and evaluation to ensure adherence to quality and delivery standards Write content for work instructions, travelers, and standard shop procedures Utilize electronic work instruction, material control and non-conformance management systems as needed to support production Ensure compliance with aerospace industry quality standards (e.g., AS9100, J-STD) Ensure the manufacturing work instructions and special processes follow safety and environmental regulations Assist in shop layout and

Modeling and Simulation Systems Engineer (Mid-Level or Senior) Company: The Boeing Company Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS) is seeking a Modeling and Simulation Systems Engineer to join our team in Albuquerque, New Mexico. The Boeing Laser and Electro-Optical Systems (LEOS) organization is dynamic and growing with a leadership team focused on attracting and developing top talent in support of critical missions for national defense involving Directed Energy. This position will plan, develop and maintain complex analysis and simulation models/tools to evaluate and improve total system architecture and performance and address complex defense problems ensuring mission success. Our teams are currently hiring for a broad range of experience levels including mid-level and senior level modeling and simulation systems engineers. Position Responsibilities: Evaluates systems under various scenarios and architectures to determine and/or optimize overall system mission performance Develops and maintains analysis tools of varied fidelity including modeling and simulation tools to predict performance against evolving threats of current and future defense systems Develops, refines and documents key algorithm capabilities to support various DoD customers Conducts analysis of multiple targets discrimination for survivability, vulnerability, and susceptibility into a preferred configuration to ensure mission success Performs systems analyses of the existing system architecture in conjunction with new technologies and concepts for improvements to be considered for future architectures Develops and maintains accurate and reliable models to support directed energy and space-b

Our vision is to transform how the world uses information to enrich life for all . Micron Technology is a world leader in innovating memory and storage solutions that accelerate the transformation of information into intelligence, inspiring the world to learn, communicate and advance faster than ever. As a Photolithography Engineer at Micron, you will be responsible to tackle critical lithography scribe challenges for memory devices. In this position, you will be responsible for supporting work for the photolithography team. This includes modeling to support optical simulation related to scribe mark, provide mark design recommendations, identifying root causes for sophisticated problems, and providing simulation training for other photolithography engineers. You will also define and lead projects to address photolithography performance gaps on current and future memory and storage nodes. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Understand the technology challenges with respect to overlay and establish project plans to address them for the N, N+1, and N+2 nodes. Work with vendor applications teams to find areas for overlay scribe improvement. Drive technical innovation in your area of expertise as a recognized Micron expert in your field. Standardize methods and procedures across area, department and/or FABs. Define and lead sophisticated, multi-disciplinary projects that are essential to Micron’s photolithography roadmap. Help to craft strategic decisions. Work with process development engineers on issues and projects related to photolithography. Summarize plans, progress to experimental work, and conclusions in the form of written reports. Provide advice and counsel to senior management on technical issues related to overlay scr

GNC Engineer (Experienced, Senior) Company: The Boeing Company Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS), Laser and Electro-Optical Systems (LEOS) seeks a GNC Engineer to perform design, analysis, and test of controls systems for precision electro-optical systems. Our team supports development of both directed energy and electro-optical systems. Position Responsibilities : Resolve requirement conflicts. Perform and document analysis and design of Guidance, Navigation, and Control ( GNC ) systems. Perform model validation against test data to inform and improve the accuracy of the simulation environment. Use advanced analysis to assess and refine the control law design . Gather, define, and document Guidance, Navigation, and Control mission requirements and ensure requirements traceability and quality from system level to component level. Develop solutions and disposition issues to assure customer satisfaction. Design trade studies to meet program requirements. Work across multiple disciplines such as systems engineering, software and hardware. Implement COTS solutions when appropriate. Author and maintain engineering documentation for consistency and delivery. This position is expected to be fully onsite in Albuquerque, NM. Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience) : Active Top Secret U.S. Security Clearance (U.S. Citizenship Required). (A U.S. Security Clearance that has been active in the past 24 months is considered active.) Ability, after starting in the position, to get a SCI or T5 (formerly SSBI). Minimum years of related experience: 3+ for level

Controls Matlab & Simulink Engineer (Associate, Mid-Level, or Lead) Company: The Boeing Company Boeing Defense, Space and Security (BDS) is looking for an Associate, Mid-Level, or Lead Controls Matlab & Simulink Engineer (Level 2, 3, or 4) to join our exclusive team at the Starfire Optical Range on Kirtland AFB in Albuquerque, New Mexico. We are seeking a highly skilled individual with experience in Controls and Matlab/Simulink. This role will support the hardware, firmware, and software development of electro-optical systems. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to advancements in technology using cutting-edge equipment at a historically significant site. This position supports the R&D mission of the Air Force Research Laboratory Optics Division in their advancement of Space Domain Awareness capabilities. The site houses telescope research facilities ranging in size from 0.5m up to 3.5m with advanced optical systems. You will work as part of a multidisciplinary team supporting the supporting the development, optimization, and maintenance of control solutions. Benefits of working at Starfire Optical Range: Your contributions will directly impact the advancement of Space Domain Awareness capabilities, a critical mission for our national security You’ll have the opportunity to work with world-class telescopes and advanced optical systems You’ll assume ownership for the architecture, development, and long-term health of a key application You’ll be part of a supportive enthusiastic team of experts in various fields We are committed to the professional development of our team members and provide opportunities for learning and advancement </b

Hardware & Software Integration Engineer (Associate or Mid-Level) Company: The Boeing Company Boeing Defense, Space and Security (BDS) is looking for an Associate or Mid-Level Hardware & Software Integration Engineer (Level 2 or 3) to join our exclusive team at the Starfire Optical Range on Kirtland AFB in Albuquerque, New Mexico. We are seeking a highly skilled individual with experience in software design for hardware integration, and digital signal processing. This position will support the hardware, firmware, and software development of electro-optical systems. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to advancements in technology using cutting-edge equipment at a historically significant site. This position supports the R&D mission of the Air Force Research Laboratory Optics Division in their advancement of Space Domain Awareness capabilities. The site houses telescope research facilities ranging in size from 0.5m up to 3.5m with advanced optical systems. You will work as part of a multidisciplinary team supporting the development, optimization, and maintenance of embedded electro-mechanical pointing and tracking control systems. Starfire Optical Range is a world class research facility with recognized achievements, enabled by the quality, enthusiasm, and dedication of our entire team. Our team consists of engineers and technicians in all disciplines required to plan, design, integrate, and test complex optical, electronic, and quantum systems to achieve research objectives. Position Responsibilities: Support hardware and software research development projects Work in a team environment to develop specifications of firmware and software architectures Re

Our vision is to transform how the world uses information to enrich life for all . Micron Technology is a world leader in innovating memory and storage solutions that accelerate the transformation of information into intelligence, inspiring the world to learn, communicate and advance faster than ever. As a Photolithography Engineer at Micron, you will be responsible to tackle critical lithography scribe challenges for memory devices. In this position, you will be responsible for supporting work for the photolithography team. This includes modeling to support optical simulation related to scribe mark, provide mark design recommendations, identifying root causes for sophisticated problems, and providing simulation training for other photolithography engineers. You will also define and lead projects to address photolithography performance gaps on current and future memory and storage nodes. Job Description Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Understand the technology challenges with respect to overlay and establish project plans to address them for the N, N&#43;1, and N&#43;2 nodes. Work with vendor applications teams to find areas for overlay scribe improvement. Drive technical innovation in your area of expertise as a recognized Micron expert in your field. Standardize methods and procedures across area, department and/or FABs. Define and lead sophisticated, multi-disciplinary projects that are essential to Micron’s photolithography roadmap. Help to craft strategic decisions. Work with process development engineers on issues and projects related to photolithography. Summarize plans, progress to experimental work, and conclusions in the form of written reports. Provide advice and counsel to senior management

Our vision is to transform how the world uses information to enrich life for all . Micron Technology is a world leader in innovating memory and storage solutions that accelerate the transformation of information into intelligence, inspiring the world to learn, communicate and advance faster than ever. Metrology & Inspection Operate and maintain advanced metrology tools including CD, Overlay, Thin Film, Defect Inspection, and Optical/Electrical Measurement systems. Perform wafer measurements and inspections to monitor critical process parameters and detect process excursions. Support equipment setup, qualification, calibration, preventive maintenance, and troubleshooting activities. Ensure measurement integrity and sustain tool performance through statistical monitoring and continuous improvement. Process Optimization & Yield Improvement Analyze process and metrology data to identify opportunities for yield enhancement, defect reduction, and productivity improvement. Apply SPC, FMEA, 8D, Root Cause Analysis, and Failure Analysis methodologies to investigate and resolve manufacturing issues. Lead or participate in process optimization projects to improve quality, reliability, cycle time, and manufacturing efficiency. Support new process qualification, baseline establishment, and process control plan development. Data Analytics & AI-Driven Manufacturing Utilize data analytics, statistical modeling, and visualization tools to identify process trends, abnormal signatures, and yield loss drivers. Leverage AI and machine learning solutions to improve defect classification, process monitoring, virtual metrology, and predictive analytics. Develop workflow automation solutions to reduce manual eng

Our vision is to transform how the world uses information to enrich life for all . Micron Technology is a world leader in innovating memory and storage solutions that accelerate the transformation of information into intelligence, inspiring the world to learn, communicate and advance faster than ever. Micron is undergoing a historic expansion with a new fabrication facility in Boise, ID, and we are building a strong remote technical network to accelerate capability, ramp readiness, and line health. We are seeking a RAM Applications Manager to provide technical leadership and operational ownership across metrology and inline optical inspection (RDA) while working remotely from Taiwan in direct support of the Boise fab. In this role, you will lead measurement and inspection strategy, drive tool and recipe readiness, and ensure data quality and process control for high-volume manufacturing (HVM), production ramp, and technology development. You will work hands-on with advanced metrology platforms (e-beam, optical, x-ray, etc.) and RDA optical inspection toolsets (eScan/Brightfield/Darkfield/Macro/SP) to develop robust line monitors, establish statistical controls, detect excursions early, and reduce defectivity. You will partner closely with Process Integration, Manufacturing, Process Development, Equipment Engineering, Yield, and Data/Automation teams across Boise and the global network to standardize best-known methods, enable effective tool matching, and ensure scalable solutions for ramp and long-term sustainment.. Key Responsibilities Leadership Provide technical leadership for metrology &#43; RDA strategy, sustainment, and readiness within assigned technology areas. Own end-to-end readiness: recipe maturity, measurement methodology, standards, control plans,

Our vision is to transform how the world uses information to enrich life for all. Join an inclusive team passionate about one thing: using their expertise in the relentless pursuit of innovation for customers and partners. The solutions we build help make everything from virtual reality experiences to breakthroughs in neural networks possible. We do it all while committing to integrity, sustainability, and giving back to our communities. Because doing so can fuel the very innovation we are pursuing. Job Responsibilities Perform electrical and physical failure analysis on advanced packaging products to identify root causes of defects and failures using advanced failure analysis tools. Perform sample preparation, cross-sectioning, decapsulation, polishing, microscopy inspection, and other laboratory techniques as required for failure analysis investigations. Operate and maintain analytical equipment such as Optical Microscopes, SEM, EDX, FIB, X-ray, C-SAM, and other failure analysis tools. Write and document failure analysis findings, and FA reports in a timely manner. Ensure compliance with laboratory safety requirements, equipment operating procedures, quality management systems, and 6S housekeeping rules. Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to enhance laboratory efficiency, analytical capability, and turnaround time. Contributes to a culture of continuous improvement by identifying, testing, and sharing AI-enabled enhanc