Optical-Electronic Packaging Engineer (AI & Data Center Optical Modules)

Location: San Jose, California, USA; on-site. International travel of up to 25% is required for manufacturing and contract manufacturing sites.

Salary: $134,750–$192,500 per year.

Company

hirify.global develops optical and photonic solutions for AI, cloud computing, data centers, telecommunications, and advanced manufacturing.

What you will do

• Design mechanical packaging solutions for high-speed optical modules used in AI and data center interconnect systems.
• Drive mechanical concepts from system architecture and detailed design through prototyping, EVT/DVT validation, and high-volume production ramp.
• Create 3D CAD models, engineering documentation, GD&T definitions, and tolerance stack-up analyses.
• Perform thermal and mechanical stress analysis using FEA to address power density, airflow constraints, and reliability.
• Design fixtures, tooling, and test infrastructure for optical alignment, module validation, and scalable manufacturing.
• Collaborate with optical, electrical, thermal, reliability, manufacturing, and supply-chain teams on integrated solutions.

Requirements

• B.S. in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline; an M.S. or Ph.D. is preferred.
• Relevant industry or project experience in mechanical design, thermal management, structural analysis, and high-density packaging.
• Proficiency with SolidWorks, FloTHERM, or equivalent CAD and FEA tools.
• Experience with GD&T, tolerance stack-up analysis, optoelectronic or high-speed electronic products, and design for manufacturability or assembly.
• Ability to work independently on complex technical problems in a cross-functional R&D and NPI environment.
• Willingness to travel internationally up to 25% to support manufacturing readiness, yield improvement, and production ramp.

Nice to have

• Five or more years of relevant industry experience for senior-level consideration.
• Experience with data center, AI, or high-performance computing applications.
• Knowledge of JMP and basic scripting or programming with VB, C, MATLAB, or similar tools.

Culture & Benefits

• Flexible time off and health and wellness benefits.
• Tuition reimbursement and career growth support.
• Employee stock options and incentive plans.
• On-site gym, games room, prayer room, subsidized meals, and free coffee and tea.
• Collaborative, innovative, and inclusive work environment.