SBT is the exclusive executive recruiting firm for this confidential position.
Overview
SBT's client has developed a groundbreaking technology platform that integrates the properties of advanced materials with the capabilities of silicon photonics, aimed at driving a transformative leap in AI workload efficiency.
They seek an experienced technical lead with a deep background in complex lens designs for applications that leverage free space optics. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in cross-functional collaboration to integrate silicon photonics hardware into platforms, as well as experience leading partnerships with foundry manufacturing teams.
This role requires a hands-on leader with an innovative mindset eager to challenge conventional thinking and develop cutting-edge products to advance photonics technology and transform markets.
Role
- Design and develop complex optical lens systems and sub-systems that utilize free-space optics.
- Create and optimize optical designs using simulation tools such as Zemax, Code V, and FRED to ensure high-performance and manufacturability
- Perform optical simulation, stray light analysis, and evaluation to ensure optimal system performance
- Develop and maintain performance models and link budgets to predict system behavior
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure design for manufacturability (DFM) and high-volume production
- Optimize lens designs for high-volume manufacturing, considering factors such as tolerancing, fabrication, and assembly
Qualifications
- Advanced degree - Master's or Ph.D. (preferred) in Optics, Physics, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
- Extensive experience in optical and lens design
- Proficiency in optical simulation tools such as Zemax, Code V, and FRED
- Understanding of design for manufacturability (DFM) principles and high-volume production considerations
- Integration experience with AI acceleration architectures is a bonus
- Start-up mentality is a must for this position