Principal Embedded Controls Engineer

Share this Job Reference:BH-2352 Sector:Photonics / Opto Salary:$180,000 to $235,000 Per Annum Benefits:0 Town/City:Los Angeles Contract Type:Permanent Principal Embedded Controls Engineer | Optical Systems | Los Angeles, CA | Circa $235,000 Location: Los Angeles, CA An innovative technology company developing next-generation optical communication solutions for high-performance computing and AI infrastructure is seeking a Principal Embedded Controls Engineer. This organization is focused on advancing photonic integration and high-speed link architectures to overcome limitations in current data centre technologies. The role involves designing and validating high-speed control systems that enable optical-domain signal processing, ensuring stable and reliable performance in next-generation optical transceivers. Responsibilities: - Design and implement high-speed optical control systems using FPGA-based and embedded platforms. - Develop and tune fast feedback loops for functions such as polarization and phase control. - Analyse control system stability, bandwidth, and latency using time- and frequency-domain methods. - Define control architectures, interfaces, and validation approaches. - Lead system bring-up, debugging, and long-term performance validation. - Collaborate with photonics and hardware teams to ensure system integration. - Provide technical leadership, mentoring, and oversight of firmware/control development. Qualifications: - Advanced degree in Electrical Engineering, Physics, or related field. - Strong experience implementing high-speed feedback control systems on hardware (FPGA or similar). - Deep understanding of control theory (stability, bandwidth, latency, PID, frequency analysis). - Experience with mixed-signal systems (ADCs, DACs) and real-time constraints. - Proven ability to debug complex physical systems and lead technical efforts. Benefits: - Salary: $180,000 - $235,000 - Holiday package - Comprehensive benefits package