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.

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:

Experience in working with suppliers and contract manufacturers

Familiarity with optical module standards

What we offer:

Permanent full-time position

December 24th and 31st off

One extra day off during your birthday month

Private health insurance

Versátil compensation plan (restaurant tickets, transport, and childcare vouchers)

Opportunity to work on cutting-edge photonic technologies for AI infrastructure

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📌 Senior Optical Module Development Engineer (Valencia)
🏢 iPronics
📍 Valencia