Senior Optical Module Development Engineer

iPronics is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Senior Optical Module Development Engineer to join our rapidly growing team in Valencia, Spain. In this role, you will work on the design and development of optical amplification modules, part of our optical circuit switching solutions. You will collaborate closely with our packaging and photonic integration teams to ensure our optical modules meet performance, reliability, and manufacturability requirements for large-scale deployment in AI and datacenter applications.

You will work at the intersection of subsystem design, photonic chip packaging and advanced manufacturing to deliver high-performance and high-yield products. You will have the opportunity to work in a fast-paced environment developing at the forefront of optical technology. If you are enthusiastic about pioneering solutions that will influence the future of AI infrastructure, we encourage you to apply.

Responsibilities:

• Define and optimize optical modules/sub-systems
• Perform simulations and tolerance analysis to guide product design and integration decisions
• Investigate optical performance issues, identify root causes and implement corrective actions
• Test and validate optical devices, assemblies and modules, analyze test data, and communicate results effectively
• Apply Design for manufacturability (DfM) principles to translate theoretical designs into scalable products considering yield, cost, and material/processing constraints.
• Supplier interaction for specifications definition
• Cross-functional collaboration: Work closely with packaging and photonic engineers to ensure seamless integration into our products.
• Documentation and reporting: Maintain design records, simulation results, and process documentation to support future development and knowledge transfer.

Qualifications:

• PhD in photonics / electrical engineering / physics / material science with more than 3 years of industrial experience in working with optical systems and/or modules. Alternatively, MSc with >5 years of industrial experience.
• Strong understanding of optics and photonics fundamentals
• Experience with optical system design, integrated photonics, micro-optics, fiber coupling and optical subsystem integration.
• Experience with simulation tools like Zemax, Ansys/Lumerical tools, Rsoft RCWA or similar.
• Familiarity with electronic and electro-optic module assembly and packaging techniques, including wire bonding and PCB integration
• Hands-on experience with optical characterization and data analysis
• Experience and/or mindset for design for manufacturing (DfM)
• Problem solving skills, team player, good communication skills

Good to have:

• Solid Python programming skills
• Experience in working with suppliers and contract manufacturers
• Familiarity with optical module standards

What we offer:

• Permanent full-time position
• Flexible working hours
• December 24th and 31st off
• One extra day off during your birthday month
• Private health insurance
• Pension plan included
• Flexible compensation plan (restaurant tickets, transport, and childcare vouchers)
• Opportunity to work on cutting-edge photonic technologies for AI infrastructure