Lead Silicon Photonics Design Engineer

II-VI Aerospace & Defense

$100K — $130K *
Technical Services
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • PhD in Electrical and Computer Engineering, Optics, Physics, or related field.
  • 2 years of industrial experience in silicon/III-V photonic device design and optimization.
  • Strong background in RF/SI simulation and optimization for high-speed optical components and systems.
  • Extensive CAD tools experience specifically for photonic integrated circuits.
  • 5 years of experience in testing and characterizing optoelectronic devices.

Responsibilities

  • Design, simulate, and layout silicon photonics devices.
  • Utilize optical simulation tools like Lumerical and Rsoft.
  • Employ RF simulation tools such as HFSS, ADS, and CST.
  • Use CAD tools including Cadence and Synopsis within Python environments.
  • Manage tapeouts of silicon photonics designs at various fabs.
  • Collaborate with module developers on optical subassembly design.
  • Engage with foundries to refine device structures and processes.
  • Coordinate with test engineering for device characterization.
  • Work with quality engineers to develop test and qualification plans.

Benefits

  • Collaboration with leading experts in silicon photonics and optical communications.
  • Opportunity to work with cutting-edge simulation and CAD tools.
  • Engagement in innovative optical device design and optimization.
  • Chance to participate in significant projects with external and internal fabs.
  • Professional development opportunities in a dynamic and growing field.
Full Job Description
Job Description

Primary Duties & Responsibilities
  • Work on silicon photonics device design, simulation, and layout
  • Run a variety of optical simulation tools, including Lumerical and Rsoft
  • Run a variety of RF simulation tools, including HFSS, ADS, and CST
  • Run a variety of CAD tools, including Cadence, Synopsis, and Python design environments
  • Tape out silicon photonics design in external and internal fabs
  • Work with module developers to design the optical subassemblies
  • Work with foundries to define and optimize the device structures and processes
  • Work with test engineering teams to perform characterization of silicon photonics devices
  • Work with quality engineers to create test and qualification plans

Education & Experience
  • PhD degree in Electrical and Computer Engineering, Optics and Optical Engineering, Physics, or related field
  • 2 years of industrial experience in design and optimization of silicon/III-V photonic devices and photonic integrated circuits

Skills
  • Strong experience on RF/SI simulation and optimization, from components such as high-speed modulators/PDs, and subsystems including PCB/TIA/driver/optical components, to transceiver systems
  • Strong experience in photonic integrated circuits design CAD tools
  • Strong tapeout experience with photonics foundries
  • 5 years of experience in testing and characterization of optoelectronic devices and modules
  • Excellent experience of design/optimization of high-speed opto-electronic devices (modulators, photodetectors, lasers)
  • Good knowledge of high-speed analog circuitry (TIA, modulator drivers)
  • In-depth understanding of optical transceiver modules
  • Good knowledge of fiber optic and/or wireless communication systems and applications
  • Good knowledge of module packaging in optical communications
  • Good knowledge of digital electronics circuitry (microprocessors, FPGAs, SPI)
  • Good knowledge of digital signal processing
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Excellent teamwork skills and strong independence
  • Self-motivated with innovative thinking

Working Conditions
  • Authorized to work in US


Safety Requirements

All employees are required to follow the site EHS procedures and Coherent Corp. Corporate EHS standards.

Quality and Environmental Responsibilities

Depending on location, this position may be responsible for the execution and maintenance of the ISO 9000, 9001, 14001 and/or other applicable standards that may apply to the relevant roles and responsibilities within the Quality Management System and Environmental Management System.

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