Opticomp Home about_us Technology employment visiting_us login items_for_sale contact_us       OptiComp Corporation is a fast-growing, technology-driven, pre-IPO engineering firm located in Lake Tahoe, Nevada. As a prime federal contractor, OptiComp is committed to developing optoelectronic technologies that support the next generation of high-performance optical switching and data processing systems for military and commercial applications.

Director of Engineering

OptiComp is seeking an innovative, motivated, goal-oriented optoelectronic Director of Engineering to manage device engineering and development. The Director of Engineering will lead a team of engineers in the development and production of integrated epitaxially based optoelectronic devices for ultra-wide bandwidth data networking and optical interconnect applications. Relevant experience includes semiconductor lasers, photodetectors, modulators, optical amplifiers and microresonator devices, with particular emphasis on WDM-related component technologies. This individual should be experienced in various aspects of device development including design, modeling, fabrication and testing. The person filling this position must be hands on, well organized, a team leader with experience leading and directing programs. This position will supervise and direct the efforts of a team of engineers.

Job Description:
  • Create and maintain a detailed product development plan with milestones
  • Participate in creating product design and definition
  • Provide leadership, hands on guidance and mentoring to the engineering team
  • Attract and recruit the highest quality engineers and scientists
  • Identify, evaluate and structure relationships with outside labs and packaging vendors
  • Hold to specific product deliverables and timelines


  • Requirements:
  • Ph. D. or MS in Electrical Engineering, Material Science or a related field
  • At least 7 years industrial experience, with a proven track record in product development
  • Extensive knowledge of semiconductor optoelectronic devices
  • Extensive experience in device fabrication and optoelectronic device characterization
  • Proven team leader with an entrepreneurial attitude
  • Proven track record of completing program tasks and delivering products
  • An active hands-on approach to technology development is critical to this position
  • Skilled manager who can keep a team motivated and on track
  • Excellent communication skills
  • US Citizenship required
  • References required


  • OptiComp offers competitive salary and benefits including top-tier health coverage, qualified profit sharing plan, stock options and a very scenic environment at Lake Tahoe.

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    Please fax your completed application, authority to release information, and resume to 775-588-1348 or email to hr@opticomp.com. Once we receive your documents they will be forwarded to the appropriate hiring manager for review.

    Please send resume either via email, fax or postal mail to the following:

    OptiComp Corporation
    Attn: Personnel Department
    P.O. Box 10779
    Zephyr Cove, NV 89448-2799
    Phone: 775-588-4176
    Fax: 775-588-1348
    E-mail: hr@opticomp.com

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