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Principal Optical Assembly Engineer at Astera Labs

Department: Signal Connectivity GroupEducation: education_required

Compensation

$133,200 – $185,000/yr

Location
San Jose, California
Type
Full-time
Level
lead/mgmt
Posted

Description

Astera Labs is hiring a Principal Optical Assembly Engineer to lead the development and optimization of optical assembly processes for next-generation photonics products supporting AI infrastructure. The individual contributor will develop active and passive fiber alignment, fiber attach, and epoxy-cure processes; document workflows and quality controls; scale laboratory capability; qualify alignment, dispensing, curing, adhesive, and encapsulant systems; and improve yield through statistical process control and reliability methods. The role requires a relevant advanced degree and at least 8 years of experience in optical assembly, photonics packaging, or related process development, with a salary range of $185,000 to $240,000.

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