Principal Optoelectronic Device Reliability Engineer

POSTING DATE: 7.9.26

Job Summary:

We are seeking a highly experienced and technically recognized Principal Optoelectronic Device Reliability Engineer to lead reliability engineering and product qualification activities for the company’s portfolio of III-V InP based laser diodes and photodetectors. This role is responsible for defining reliability strategies, driving qualification programs, and ensuring robust, long-term performance of products across diverse applications. The ideal candidate is a subject-matter expert in optoelectronic device reliability with a strong understanding of physics-of-failure, industry standard, and advanced failure analysis techniques, and the ability to influence cross-functional teams across the product lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities:

• Define and lead reliability and qualification strategies for optoelectronic devices (including laser diodes and photodetectors) from development through production.
• Generate and approve qualification plans in accordance with JEDEC, Telcordia, MIL-STD, GR-468, and customer-specific requirements.
• Apply physics-of-failure principles to assess and mitigate reliability risks in III-V optoelectronic materials and devices. Perform FMEA, FMECA, and failure-rate prediction activities throughout the product lifecycle.
• Manage new product qualification programs as well as ongoing reliability monitoring of released products.
• Perform and review advanced failure analysis (FA) using techniques such as SEM, FIB cross-sectioning, X-ray, IR imaging, EDS, and optical/electrical characterization.
• Analyze degradation mechanisms specific to laser diodes (e.g., catastrophic optical damage, gradual aging, facet degradation) and photodetectors (e.g., dark current increase, responsivity loss, packaging-induced failures).
• Perform advanced statistical analysis of life-test and qualification data; generate clear, data-driven technical reports and presentations.
• Work closely with design engineering, product engineering, manufacturing, corporate quality, and FA teams to drive robust designs and corrective actions.
• Stay current with evolving optoelectronic reliability standards, test methodologies, and industry best practices.

Qualifications:

• Strong understanding of III-V InP based laser diode and photodetector reliability, including device physics, degradation mechanisms and test methodologies.
• Excellent familiarity with JEDEC, GR-468, MIL-STD, Telcordia, and related qualification standards for optical and optoelectronic devices.
• Solid knowledge of optoelectronic device fabrication, assembly