Senior Optical Engineer — Lead WSS & DGE Innovation

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molexBridgewater (NJ)

Photonics Engineers Engineering Services

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About the role

Molex in Bridgewater Township, NJ seeks a Principal Optical Engineer to lead the design and prototyping of next-generation WSS and DGE modules. You will own system architecture from concept to production, mentor engineers, and drive innovative optical solutions with a strong emphasis on performance, size, and cost. The role requires deep optics expertise, fiber coupling, and experience guiding cross-functional teams through complex programs, with hands-on prototyping and validation to ensure

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