RemX | The Workforce Experts
Senior Fiber Optics Product Engineer
Tampa, Florida, US
Role snapshot
RemX | The Workforce Experts is hiring a Senior Fiber Optics Product Engineer on a full-time basis. This is a role based in Tampa, Florida, US.
- Company
- RemX | The Workforce Experts
- Location
- Tampa, Florida, US
- Job type
- Full-time
- Experience
- 10+ years
- Posted
- Nov 6, 2026
Who this role suits
Experienced professionals who can lead projects, set direction and be accountable for outcomes, not just tasks.
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About the role
Overview
A leading manufacturer of fiber optic connectivity and cable assembly solutions is seeking a Senior Principal Fiber Optic Product Engineer to provide technical leadership in fiber optic assembly development, manufacturing optimization, and new product introduction.
This individual will serve as a key technical resource supporting complex fiber optic products, customer requirements, production challenges, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Key Responsibilities
Fiber Optic Engineering
- Develop and support single-mode and multimode fiber optic assemblies.
- Provide expertise in MPO/MTP and other fiber optic connector technologies.
- Support high-density fiber solutions including trunk cables, breakout assemblies, patch cords, and custom configurations.
- Interpret customer drawings, technical specifications, and performance requirements.
- Analyze optical performance, polarity requirements, connector compatibility, and loss budgets.
Manufacturing & Process Development
- Develop, improve, and optimize fiber optic assembly manufacturing processes.
- Support stripping, cleaving, termination, polishing, inspection, and testing processes.
- Troubleshoot insertion loss, return loss, end-face quality, contamination, and manufacturing defects.
- Establish work instructions, process controls, and quality standards.
- Improve yields, reduce scrap, and increase production efficiency.
New Product Introduction
- Lead projects from customer requirements through production launch.
- Evaluate technical feasibility of new opportunities.
- Develop bills of material, routings, labor requirements, and manufacturing processes.
- Support costing, quoting, prototyping, validation, and product qualification activities.
- Work closely with suppliers regarding components, tooling, and equipment.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Partner with Sales, Operations, Quality, Purchasing, and customers.
- Recommend technical solutions and alternative manufacturing approaches.
- Identify technical and manufacturing risks.
- Support cost-effective product designs that balance performance, manufacturability, and profitability.
Technical Leadership
- Serve as a senior technical resource for fiber optic engineering activities.
- Mentor engineers and technical staff.
- Develop engineering standards and documentation.
- Provide technical guidance for complex manufacturing and product challenges.
Preferred Qualifications
- 10+ years of fiber optic manufacturing engineering experience.
- Experience with fiber optic cable assemblies, connectors, and interconnect products.
- Strong knowledge of MPO/MTP connectivity solutions.
- Experience supporting data center, telecom, hyperscale, or high-speed optical connectivity markets.
- Familiarity with IEC, TIA, Telcordia, and related fiber optic standards.
- Experience launching new products and improving manufacturing operations.
- Engineering degree preferred or equivalent industry experience.