Senior Principal Hardware Engineer
| Company | Lumentum |
|---|---|
| Location | San Jose, CA, USA |
| Salary | $138600 – $198000 |
| Type | Full-Time |
| Degrees | Bachelor’s, Master’s, PhD |
| Experience Level | Senior, Expert or higher |
Requirements
- BS, MS, or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Photonics, Physics, Materials Science, or a related field.
- Significant, proven track record in designing and bringing to market high-speed electronic or optical systems with direct accountability for innovation and success.
- Renowned authority in hardware development, with a history of publications, patents, or industry-recognized contributions.
- Advanced expertise in high-speed integrated circuits (DSPs, drivers, TIAs) and test equipment (oscilloscopes, network analyzers, DCA, etc.).
- Demonstrable mastery of Python (or similar scripting) for complex measurement automation and data analytics.
- Exceptional ability to articulate complex technical visions to both engineering and executive-level stakeholders.
- Strong track record of leading cross-functional teams and mentoring at all levels within a global, fast-paced R&D environment.
Responsibilities
- Serve as a leading industry expert and authority in hardware design and development, guiding the organization on both theoretical fundamentals and real-world applications.
- Provide thought leadership on hardware architecture decisions and drive strategic initiatives that have far-reaching impacts on Lumentum’s product portfolio.
- Champion cost-effective opto-electronic packaging innovation, leveraging an in-depth understanding of design principles, component interactions, and manufacturing processes.
- Lead development of next-generation packaging technologies that may revolutionize the industry, reinforcing Lumentum’s standing as a market leader.
- Act as a master of materials science, consulting on the selection and optimization of advanced materials to solve complex challenges in optical module development.
- Provide thought leadership and direction for the organization on materials science–related issues, improving hardware development processes and overall product quality.
- Foster an environment of collaboration and innovation, mentoring other senior engineers and building technical excellence across multiple global teams (e.g., firmware, test, manufacturing).
- Collaborate with directors and executive leadership, translating high-level business goals into actionable engineering strategies.
- Maintain expert-level knowledge of relevant standards (e.g., IEEE, Telcordia) and compliance requirements, ensuring all designs meet or exceed industry benchmarks.
- Oversee complex testing protocols and guide technical leads on ensuring reliability, manufacturability, and risk mitigation at every stage of product development.
- Represent Lumentum at industry forums, conferences, and consortia, showcasing the company’s technical prowess and influencing industry trends.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives, from concept to production, that enhance cost efficiency, reduce development cycles, and elevate product performance.
Preferred Qualifications
- Recognized as a leading expert in hardware or opto-electronic design with a track record of pioneering new methodologies and driving industry-changing breakthroughs.
- Demonstrated capacity to integrate insights across optical, mechanical, electrical, and materials science, producing transformative hardware solutions.
- Experience implementing large-scale cost reduction, yield improvement, and process optimization programs that significantly impact the bottom line.
- Capacity to represent Lumentum in international technical bodies, shaping standards and fostering strategic partnerships across the global community.