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Writer's pictureEmmanuel Kayede

Freedom Photonics - Photonics Packaging Engineer


Freedom Photonics LLC is a world-leading photonics company based in the Santa Barbara area. We are a supplier of high-end, cutting-edge photonic solutions that span broad application range, from demanding optical communications systems and optical sensing to atomic and quantum sensing and quantum information systems. We are seeking to add to our world-class team in Santa Barbara, and are looking for an Photonics Packaging Engineer.


Job Description


The Photonics Packaging Engineer will work with the Laser and Photonic Integrated Circuit design team to develop and implement advanced packaging solutions for photonic devices and systems.  The work will also include working with vendors, maintaining and updating project schedules and maintaining and updating bills of materials.  Hands on activities in the lab will include implementation and improvement of processes such as, but not limited to, epoxy bonding, soldering, lens placement, lens alignment, wire bonding, and active optical alignment.


Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Interface with the photonic design team to understand packaging needs and requirements

  • Develop relationships with vendors to obtain quotes, lead times, and to follow up on ship dates

  • Simulate and design optical lens trains for free space beam propagation or fiber coupling

  • Use solid works to visualize solutions to complex mechanical problems and generate mechanical specs

  • Complete cad drawings for obtaining quotes and ordering parts from machine shops and other vendors

  • Documentation of new drawings, and version control using Solid works PDM

  • Tolerance analysis for complex optical alignments

  • Thermal analysis and stress/strain analysis

  • Process development, ranging from complex assembly and alignment sequences to improvement of solder joint uniformity

  • Hands on process development with complex tools including vacuum soldering station, precision alignment stations, seam sealers and leak checking equipment.

  • Project management skills including report writing, presentation preparation, and scheduling.

Skills and Knowledge:

  • Solid works

  • Zemax, FRED, or other optical simulation experience

  • Finite Element modelling (stress, strain, thermal)

  • Experience with mechanical fabrication, machining, prototyping

  • Autocad

  • Understanding of machine tools and processes, dimensioning and tolerancing

  • Good communication skills

  • Enjoy working with a team/collaboration

  • Experience with trouble shooting processes

  • Failure Analysis

  • Ability to write technical reports and generate appropriate figures and documentation

Education/Experience Requirements:

  • B Engineer or B. SC or higher in mechanical engineering or similar field

  • 2+ years of experience with relevant hands-on experience

  • Candidates with some optics experience are preferable

  • A willingness to learn is mandatory

Unfortunately, Freedom Photonics cannot provide sponsorship for immigration or work visas related to our positions


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