Senior Opto-Mechanical Engineer

About the Company

OLIX is building the next generation of AI infrastructure. The OLIX Decode Accelerator 1 (DX-1) is the first accelerator architected specifically for decode, utilizing rack-scale co-design of logic, data movement, packaging, optics, and interconnect to achieve a step change in system-level performance.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop opto-mechanical assemblies including waveguide coupling structures, photonic interposers, ferrule/connector systems, and precision alignment fixtures
• Perform tolerance chain analysis (RSS and worst-case) for optical alignment budgets
• Select and qualify optical-grade materials such as Invar/Kovar, borosilicate glass, and low-CTE adhesives
• Lead thermal-mechanical co-design of photonic subassemblies, including heatsink design for ASICs and high-power laser sources
• Drive DFM/DFA for precision optical assemblies including MIM components and laser-machined features
• Generate and own GD&T drawings and engineering specifications for optical-grade fabricated parts
• Collaborate with process engineering, optical design, and reliability teams to define assembly process flows
• Support FEA (thermal, structural, modal) for mechanical validation of optical subassemblies
• Contribute to reliability programs including environmental stress testing

Requirements

• B.S. or M.S. in Mechanical Engineering, Optical Engineering, or a closely related field
• 5+ years of hands-on experience designing precision opto-mechanical assemblies for production
• Demonstrated proficiency in tolerance stack-up analysis for optical alignment applications
• Strong working knowledge of photonic component packaging (VCSELs, PICs, fiber arrays, waveguide couplers)
• Experience with thermally constrained mechanical design and CTE mismatch analysis
• Proficiency in 3D CAD (Creo preferred) with GD&T to ASME Y14.5
• Familiarity with precision machining, MIM, EDM, laser micromachining, and optical bonding processes
• Comfort with basic FEA tools for structural and thermal validation

Preferred Qualifications

• Green or Black Belt certification
• Experience with OCP standards and rack design