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Photonics Transceiver Engineer, Senior / Principal

M/A-COM Technology Solutions Inc
Hamilton, NJ Full Time
POSTED ON 6/4/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 7/4/2026
Company Overview:

MACOM designs andmanufactures semiconductor products for Data Center, Telecommunication, andIndustrial and Defense applications. Headquartered in Lowell, Massachusetts,MACOM has design centers and sales offices throughout North America, Europe,and Asia. MACOM is certified to the ISO9001 international quality standard andISO14001 environmental management standard.

MACOM has more than 75 years of application expertise with multiple design centers, Si, GaAs, andInP fabrication, manufacturing, assembly and test, and operational facilitiesthroughout North America, Europe, and Asia. View our facilities at In addition, MACOMoffers foundry services that represent a key core competency within ourbusiness.

MACOM sells anddistributes products globally via a sales channel comprised of a direct fieldsales force, authorized sales representatives, and leading industrydistributors. Our sales team is trained across all of our products to give ourcustomers insights into our entire portfolio.

Job Title: PhotonicsTransceiver Engineer, Senior / Principal

Position Overview: The Photonics TransceiverEngineer, Senior/Principal will utilize in depth knowledge to develop, design,maintain, or improve photonic transceiver modules for high-speed digital signaltransport in harsh environments for Aerospace & Defenceapplications. Will demonstrate advanced conceptual and practical expertise in photonicparallel optical VCSEL-based transceiver and high-speed electrical design,test, qualification and transition to manufacturing challenges and effectiveworking knowledge of related disciplines.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Lead the development of high-speed digital photonic parallel optical transceiver products and related components at data rates up to 28 Gbps and above. Products utilize microprocessors and firmware.
  • Possess deep experience developing, qualifying and transitioning to manufacturing parallel optical VCSEL-based transceiver products for Aerospace and Defense customers in harsh environments including space vacuum and radiation.
  • Stay abreast of technological advances in photonics and introduce new technologies that can improve performance and lower costs.
  • Requires specialized depth and/or knowledge or expertise in the design, test, and release of new products, devices, circuits, and/or subsystems in an ISO-9001 or AS9100 environment.
  • Be responsible for all design activities and related product development activities from design reviews, design verification, and qualification. Oversee the development of test and assembly plans and procedures.
  • Own the Bill of Material and manage key vendor relationships, keeping abreast of parts obsolescence or opportunities for improvements.
    Provide clear status reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing test data.
  • Expert in formal stage-gate new product introduction process.
  • Awareness of the competition and the factors that differentiate them in the market.
  • Impact a range of customer, operational, project or service activities within own team and other related teams, acts as resource for colleagues.
  • Support Business Development proposal activities by reviewing customer requirements against MACOM capabilities, developing product concepts and sketches to support customer proposals and capturing new business.
  • Work with other MACOM Product Engineering groups to transfer products to production in other MACOM locations.
  • Support full environmental and lifetime qualification of products for aerospace applications including radiation testing in conjunction with offsite test facilities.

Key Competencies &Skills required:
  • In depth understanding of VCSELs, photodiodes, laser drivers, TIA/Limiting amplifiers and control electronics and firmware.
  • Analyze best practices to improve product, processes, or services.
  • Strong ability to solve complex problems and takes a new perspective on existing solutions.
  • Fluent with relevant simulation tools, software, and test equipment (BERTs, DCAs, optical switches, attenuators, power meters, thermal chambers, etc.) for applications requiring data rates of 28 Gbps NRZ and 56G PAM-4 or higher.
  • Experienced with chip-level integration and experience designing for high yield and low cost. SFP knowledge is a plus.
  • Strong knowledge of the operation and calibration of industry standard test equipment.
  • Experience with the design of evaluation boards including both high-speed electrical and thermal aspects.
  • Familiarity with SolidWorks or other drawing packages is desirable.
  • Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office products.

RequiredQualifications and Experience:
  • Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, physics, or similar studies. Advanced degree is highly desirable.
  • Minimum of 10 years of experience in relevant photonics design engineering with particular experience in transceiver design and transfer to volume manufacturing in an AS9100 environment.
  • Senior / Principal title will be assigned based on the experience of the candidate.
  • Due to ITAR regulations, onlycandidates who are U.S. Persons (U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, lawfulpermanent residents, or individuals granted asylum or refugee status) will beconsidered for this position.

The Salary Range for this position is $105,000 - $160,000. Actualsalary offered to candidate will depend on several factors, including but notlimited to, work location, relevant candidates' experience, education, andspecific knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Benefits: Thisposition offers a comprehensive benefits package including but not limited to:
  • Health, dental, and vision insurance.
  • Employer-sponsored 401(k) plan.
  • Paid time off.
  • Professional development opportunities.

This position is eligible toreceive restricted stock unit (RSU) awards and cash bonuses, solely at MACOM'sdiscretion, subject to individual and company performance.

EEO:

MACOM is an EqualOpportunity Employer committed to a diverse workforce. MACOM will notdiscriminate against any worker or job applicant on the basis of race, color,religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age,disability, genetic information, veteran status, military service, maritalstatus, or any other category protected under applicable law.

Reasonable Accommodation:

MACOM is committedto working with and providing reasonable accommodations to qualifiedindividuals with physical and mental disabilities. If you have a disability andare in need of a reasonable accommodation with respect to any part of theapplication process, please call 1- or email your name, phone number and the position title and location in whichyou are interested, and nature of accommodation needed, and we will get back toyou. We also work with current employees who request or need reasonableaccommodation in order to perform the essential functions of their jobs.

Salary : $105,000 - $160,000

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