Optical Module Integration Engineer - USA - CA - San Jose (Ridder), United States
$59,650 - $85,250 USD yearly
Originally posted 27 October 2026 by the employer.
About the role
Lumentum is seeking an Optical Module Integration Engineer to execute the integration, testing, and validation of optical modules for telecommunications and data communications products. The role spans transceiver, amplifier, and WSS components across system-level applications.
What you'll do
- Design, develop, and execute integration plans for optical modules, including transceiver, amplifier, and WSS components. - Perform characterization and verification of optical module performance against specifications using optical and electrical test equipment. - Collaborate with optical design, electrical engineering, firmware, and mechanical engineering teams to define module interfaces, troubleshoot issues, and optimize system performance. - Develop and implement automated test scripts and fixtures for module validation and manufacturing support. - Analyze test data, identify root causes of failures, and propose solutions for design improvements or manufacturing process adjustments. - Generate technical documentation, including test reports, integration guides, and troubleshooting procedures, while participating in design reviews for testability, manufacturability, and reliability.
What you'll need
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Optical Engineering, Physics, or a related field. - Experience in optical module integration, testing, or product development within the telecommunications or data communications industry. - Understanding of optical components (lasers, detectors, modulators, amplifiers), their characteristics, and performance metrics. - Proficiency with optical test equipment, including optical spectrum analyzers, power meters, oscilloscopes, and bit error rate testers. - Experience with electrical characterization and debugging of high-speed digital and analog circuits. - Demonstrated ability to develop test automation scripts using languages like Python, LabVIEW, or MATLAB.
Nice to have
- Familiarity with industry standards (e.g., OIF, MSA) for optical modules.
This role has been open 0 days — well below the 53-day median for Hardware Systems Engineering roles.
Hardware Systems Engineering · AI ML Hardware
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Open roles in category
1022
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Median days open
53 d
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Median salary
$155k
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| Metric | Lumentum | All employers we track in this specialty (1022 roles · 100 employers) |
|---|---|---|
| Open roles in this specialty | 11 | 1022 |
| Open roles in the wider Software, Firmware & Systems family | 29 | 6331 · 146 employers |
| Median days open | 22 d | 53 d (−31 d vs this employer) |
| Median salary (USD postings) | — | $155k |
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How we counted: 1022 open Hardware Systems Engineering (AI ML Hardware) roles from 100 employers tracked in the SemiconductorJobs index, counted 28 Oct 2026. Specialty figures count only roles carrying this exact specialty label, so an employer's related work in neighbouring specialties is not included there — it is counted in the wider Software, Firmware & Systems family row. Figures refresh nightly.