Kaiam is currently hiring for the following full-time jobs in Newark, California — USA:
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Hardware Engineer (Entry-Level)
Department: R&D
About the Position
Kaiam has a career opportunity for entry-level hardware engineers. We are looking for creative, enthusiastic and skilled individuals to join our development team. The ideal candidates will enjoy the challenge of working on cutting edge technology, learning new disciplines, and thriving in a fast paced environment.Detailed tasks and requirements will depend on the candidates’ skills and interests and Kaiam’s business needs. In general, the entry-level hardware engineer will support the technical team in the design and development of photonic modules. The engineer will be responsible for the design and documentation of prototype and production parts, and associated processes for the assembly and testing of the photonic modules and subassemblies.
Minimum Requirements
- New graduate opportunities at Kaiam Corporation are available to those who have a Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, physics, computer science, or any applied sciences.
- A solid fundamental understanding of basic engineering principles and applications, as demonstrated in coursework and individual projects.
- Proven ability to use software tools, ranging from hardware simulation tools, to mathematical analysis, to proficiency with Microsoft Office. Some experience with programing is also highly desirable.
Skills & Personal Characteristics
- Strong problem solving skills
- Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
- Team player
To Apply
Send a resume and cover letter to HR@kaiam.com or submit our online application form. -
RF/Fiberoptic Transceiver Engineer
Department: Research and Development
About the Position
Kaiam is looking for an RF/Fiberoptic Transceiver Engineer with a proven record of industry achievement. In this role you will be responsible for high frequency design of packages and electronics for fiber optic transceivers. The ideal candidate would span the range from initial development of concepts to validation, qualification, and transfer to manufacturing. In addition to design of high speed ceramics, feed-throughs, and electrical circuits, the candidate should be able to develop test procedures and configure instrumentation and test stations. Qualified individuals should be familiar with fiber optic packaging, transceiver electronics, and typical firmware protocols. Intimate understanding of analog and digital RF circuits and modeling and layout tools such as, ADS, HFSS, and PADs is required.As a member of the Kaiam’s R&D team, you will contribute to a variety of short- and long-term efforts across various projects and in a number of technical areas. In this regard it will be important to be able to mix responsiveness to short term needs with the ability to keep up a level of effort on longer-term projects.
Minimum Requirements
- MS and or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Applied Physics or related field and at least 10 years experience
- Familiarity with all aspects of optical transceiver design and testing
- Expert at analog and digital circuit design, including micro-controllers and associated firmware
- Deep understanding of transceiver metrics, such as BER, dispersion penalty, and eye margin
- Familiarity with software design, modeling, and layout tools such as HFSS, ADS, Spice, or PADS
To Apply
Send a resume and cover letter to HR@kaiam.com or submit our online application form. -
Sr. Automation Engineer
Department: Product Development
About the Position
Kaiam is looking for an automation Engineer with a proven record of industry achievement. In this role you will help specify, purchase, design and build automated tools a part of a manufacturing line for fiber optic products from the R&D proto-type lab. The job is based in Newark, California.The qualified individuals should be intimately familiar with assembly processes such as pick and place, wire bonding, laser welding and single mode fiber optic packaging. In addition the individual should have exposure to DC and RF electro-optical testing and experience linking test data with assembly processes.
A deep understanding of engineering, design and modification of automated tools in an operational environment is essential, including statistical process control for maintaining quality and optimizing yield and effective manufacturing execution systems to streamline production. Experience with component qualification is also important, including Telcordia guidelines and MIL-Spec procedures.
Minimum Requirements
- BS Degree and 7 years of experience in automation either in engineering or operations
- Familiarity with fiber optic processes and packaging equipment
- Deep understanding of automated processes and tools, including both hardware and software
- Strong verbal and written communication skills, including documentation and design review skills
- Ability to use software tools including C++ and LabVIEW, Microsoft Office and database programs
To Apply
Send a resume and cover letter to HR@kaiam.com or submit our online application form. -
Sr. Optical Transceiver Development Engineer
Department: Product Development
About the Position
The Senior Optical Transceiver Development Engineer will take a leadership role in new product development aimed at data rates of 25Gb/s and higher. The engineer will provide RF and optical design, modeling, and test support for multiple projects and must be hands-on with proven ability to take products from design into production.Desired skills include:
- Knowledge of RF design. Experience with 25Gb/s development preferred
- Knowledge of semiconductor physics and optoelectronic devices
- Experience with circuit analysis and modeling tools (e.g. ADS and HFSS)
- Lab experience with high-speed testing, debugging, and device characterization
- Understanding of fiber optic 1310 and 1550 nm systems including CWDM and DWDM networks, advanced modulation formats, and industry standards
- Ability to work with electrical, mechanical, and process engineering teams to implement product designs
- Understanding of new product introduction and qualification processes
Minimum qualifications:
- MS or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Physics or similar field
- Minimum 5 years of experience with optical component or analog/digital circuit development for the telecommunications and/or datacom industries
- Minimum 3 years of experience with optical transceiver design
- Minimum 3 years of experience with high speed testing and product characterization
To Apply
Send a resume and cover letter to HR@kaiam.com or submit our online application form. -
Sr. Process Development Engineer
Department: Product Development
About the Position
Kaiam is looking for a Process Development Engineer with a proven record of industry achievement. In this role you will develop processes and help specify and design tools to bring leading edge fiber coupled PLC based products into production.The qualified individuals should be intimately familiar with assembly processes such as die and wire bonding, laser welding and single mode fiber optic packaging. In addition the individual should have experience with active visual and optical output based alignment and linking test data with assembly processes.
A deep understanding of engineering and manufacturing of fiber-optic components is essential, including statistical process control for maintaining quality and optimizing yield and effective manufacturing execution systems to streamline production. Experience with component qualification is also important, including Telcordia guidelines and MIL-Spec procedures. The job is based in Newark, California.
Minimum Requirements
- BS Degree and 7 years experience in Product Development, NPI and-or Operations
- Familiarity with fiber optic processes and packaging equipment, including automation
- Experience with DFM, six-sigma tools for process control, and NPI or Product Development
- Strong verbal and written communication skills, including design review and documentation
- Ability to use software tools, ranging from Microsoft office to database programs
To Apply
Send a resume and cover letter to HR@kaiam.com or submit our online application form. -
Sr. Test Engineer, Hardware
Department: Product Development
About the Position
Kaiam is looking for a Test Engineer with a proven record of industry achievement. In this role you will help specify, procure and build stations to enable automated and semi-automated test of optical components and modules.The qualified individuals should be intimately familiar with test and burn-in equipment used in single mode fiber optic packaging at both the CoC and module level. In addition the individual should have exposure to DC and RF electro-optical testing and experience linking test data with assembly processes. Exceptional candidates will have capabilities both in hardware and software.
A deep understanding of test and manufacturing of fiberoptic components is essential, including statistical process control for maintaining quality and optimizing yield and effective manufacturing execution systems to streamline production. Experience with reliability testing and component qualification is also important, including Telcordia guidelines and MIL-Spec procedures. The job is based in Newark, California.
Minimum Requirements
- BS Degree in EE or equivalent and 5 years experience
- Familiarity with fiber optic test and burn-in equipment, including spectral and RF characteristics
- Familiarity with automated and semi-automated tools for test at the CoC through FC Module level
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to use software tools, ranging from Microsoft office to database programs, C++ highly desirable
To Apply
Send a resume and cover letter to HR@kaiam.com or submit our online application form.
