Optical Component Evaluation Engineer (Optical Components)

Location: San Jose, California, United States; onsite role

Salary: $59,650.00–$85,250.00 per year

Company

hirify.global develops optical solutions for telecommunications and data communications products.

What you will do

• Develop and execute test plans to evaluate new and existing optical components, including lasers, detectors, modulators, waveguides, fibers, and passive devices.
• Perform hands-on optical, electrical, and environmental testing using optical spectrum analyzers, power meters, oscilloscopes, network analyzers, and environmental chambers.
• Analyze test data, prepare detailed reports, and recommend component selections, design improvements, and manufacturing process changes.
• Collaborate with R&D, design, and product engineering teams to define component specifications and verify performance requirements.
• Troubleshoot optical component failures, conduct root cause analysis, and propose corrective actions.
• Contribute to automated test systems, data analysis tools, and documentation of test procedures, results, and component specifications.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Optics, Physics, or a related field.
• Experience testing and characterizing optical components.
• Strong understanding of optical principles, fiber optics, and semiconductor physics.
• Hands-on experience with optical test and measurement equipment, including OSAs, power meters, BERTs, and optical benches.
• Proficiency with data analysis tools such as Python, MATLAB, JMP, and Excel.
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.

Nice to have

• Experience with automated test equipment and scripting for test automation.
• Familiarity with optical component industry standards such as Telcordia and IEC.

Culture & Benefits

• Full-time employment.
• Potential annual bonus, commission for certain sales roles, equity, and health and welfare benefits.
• Base salary depends on job location, work location, qualifications, work history, and relevant experience.