Senior Optical Engineer

Job Title: Senior Optical Interconnect Engineer

Job Location: Irvine, CA or San Jose, CA

Foxconn Interconnect Technology is seeking a Senior Optical Interconnect Engineer who are highly skilled Optical Backplane Connector Engineer to lead the development of next-generation optical interconnect solutions for high-performance computing and data center systems. This role combines deep technical expertise with system architecture insight, market awareness, and customer engagement.

Experience Preferred:

• Experience: 8–12+ years in optical connector/interconnect design, with demonstrated expertise in optical backplane architectures.
• Proven track record of delivering optical interconnect solutions from concept through production.
• Strong knowledge of optical physics, high-speed signal integrity, fiber management, and connector mechanical design.
• Familiarity with industry standards (IEEE, OIF, IEC, PCIe, etc.) relevant to optical and high-speed connectors.
• Experience with system-level architecture trade-offs, including electrical/optical co-design, thermal modeling, and reliability analysis.
• Proficient in optical design and simulation software such as Zemax, Trace Pro, Ansys, and SolidWorks.
• Customer-facing experience: ability to engage with key accounts, gather requirements, and present technical roadmaps.
• Marketing awareness: capability to benchmark competitors, identify market gaps, and align R&D to business opportunities.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills for both technical and executive-level audiences.

Education: MS or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Optical Engineering, Photonics, or related field.

About Foxconn Interconnect Technology: https://www.fit-foxconn.com

Foxconn Interconnect Technology, Inc. (“FIT”) focuses on the development, manufacturing and marketing of electronic and optoelectronic connectors, antennas, acoustic components, cables and modules for applications in computers, communication equipment, consumer electronics, automobiles, industrial and green energy field products.

We offer our employees competitive compensation and world class benefits. In addition, we recognize the performance of the company, business unit and individual through our incentive and recognition programs. FIT is an equal opportunity employer Minorities/Females/Protected Veterans/Disabled.