Lumentum · 3 months ago
STAFF Optical System Engineer
San Jose, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$109K/yr - $155K/yrLumentum is a company that values passion and customer focus in their work environment. They are seeking a Staff Optical System Engineer to develop comprehensive optical system models and perform signal integrity analysis, ensuring optimal system performance through advanced simulation techniques.
Optical CommunicationSemiconductorTelecommunications
Responsibilities
Develop comprehensive end-to-end optical system models, including digital signal processing (DSP), drivers, transimpedance amplifiers (TIA), and optical components such as lasers, Mach-Zehnder modulators (MZMs), and photodetectors
Perform signal integrity analysis, including constellation diagram, eye diagram generation, and bit error rate (BER) simulations
Implement and simulate digital equalization techniques such as FFE, DFE, MLSD, and pre-emphasis for signal integrity optimization
Analyze the impact of various impairments on system performance. Such as noise, crosstalk, non-linearity, reflections
Conduct both numerical and analytical simulations to assess optical system behavior under realistic operating conditions
Correlate simulation models with experiment data at both module and device levels
Qualification
Required
Develop comprehensive end-to-end optical system models, including digital signal processing (DSP), drivers, transimpedance amplifiers (TIA), and optical components such as lasers, Mach-Zehnder modulators (MZMs), and photodetectors
Perform signal integrity analysis, including constellation diagram, eye diagram generation, and bit error rate (BER) simulations
Implement and simulate digital equalization techniques such as FFE, DFE, MLSD, and pre-emphasis for signal integrity optimization
Analyze the impact of various impairments on system performance. Such as noise, crosstalk, non-linearity, reflections
Conduct both numerical and analytical simulations to assess optical system behavior under realistic operating conditions
Correlate simulation models with experiment data at both module and device levels
Familiarity with direct-detection and coherent optical communication architectures
Experience in modeling optoelectronic components (e.g., lasers, modulators, photodiodes, DAC, ADC, driver, TIA) using tools such as VPIphotonics, MATLAB, or Python
Familiarity with advanced DSP techniques, such as linear and decision-feedback equalization (FFE/DFE)
Knowledge of modeling on common impairments in high-speed optical links
Hands-on experience with high-speed optical component measurements using oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, and other relevant equipment
Benefits
Annual bonus
Commission for certain sales roles
Equity
Health and welfare benefits
Company
Lumentum
Lumentum Operations is an optical and photonic products manufacturer.
Founded in 2015
10001+ employees
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