Senior Photonics Process Development Engineer
Location
San Diego, California
Job Type
Full-time
Category
architecture-and-engineering
Posted
May 16, 2026
Join our fast-paced and passionate team as a Senior Photonics Process Development Engineer. As we scale, you will play a key role in developing and maturing the processes that enable our products to move from concept to production. This is a highly hands-on role for someone who thrives in a dynamic startup environment and enjoys solving complex manufacturing challenges.
You’ll work closely with device, optical, mechanical, and manufacturing engineers to turn fragile photonic designs into robust, repeatable products. You’ll contribute to establishing best practices, improving yield, and supporting the transition from R&D to production.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead hands-on process development for:
- Wire bonding (Au, Al; ball and wedge)
- Die bonding (epoxy, eutectic, and solder attach)
- Vacuum reflow soldering (AuSn, SAC, indium, etc.)
- Fiber splicing (fusion splicing, PM fiber alignment) <...