R&D Laser Design and Modeling Engineer

Applied Optoelectronics, Inc.

$110K — $130K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, Physics, Optics, or related fields; or M.S. with 5+ years of laser design experience.
  • 2+ years in semiconductor laser design preferred.
  • Substitution of education for specialized experience possible.
  • Design experience in high-speed lasers, EML, VCSEL, and high power lasers is ideal.
  • Proficient in Matlab or other programming languages.
  • Strong understanding of semiconductor laser and photodetector theories.
  • Familiarity with semiconductor device fabrication processes is a plus.

Responsibilities

  • Utilize in-house design packages and software to model and simulate laser devices.
  • Collaborate on process flow design with device fabrication engineers.
  • Verify designs with internal teams involved in growth, processing, packaging, and reliability.
  • Analyze experimental data to refine designs or models.
  • Propose new laser designs and support optimization efforts as a team.
  • Prepare and deliver regular reports on design progression.

Benefits

  • Flexible health plans to suit individual and family needs.
  • 401(k) employer matching program.
  • Generous PTO with unused days paid at year-end.
  • Relocation assistance available within the US.
  • Immigration sponsorship opportunities for authorized candidates.
Full Job Description
Summary

AOI is a leading supplier of high-speed transceivers used in fiber optical communications. We are looking for a highly motivated Semiconductor Laser Design and Modeling Engineer. Responsibilities include design, modeling, and simulations of InP and GaAs based high-speed and high-power semiconductor lasers. The candidate is responsible for creating models and software to develop next-generation new optoelectronics products in a young & dynamic RD team.

Responsibilities
  • Apply in-house design packages, commercial software, and self-written scripts to create high-speed or high-power laser device modeling and simulations, including optical waveguide, DC, RF, and thermal simulations.
  • Design process flow and photomask with device fabrication engineers.
  • Coordinate design verification with in-house Growth, Processing, Packaging, Characterization, and Reliability teams.
  • Analyze experimental results to improve the design or model.
  • Work as a team to propose new laser designs and provide supports to design optimizations.
  • Provide regular written and oral reports on design tasks and progresses.

Qualifications
  • Ph.D. degree in Electrical Engineering, Physics, Optics or other related fields; or M.S. degree with 5+ years relevant laser design experiences.
  • 2+ years of work experience in semiconductor laser design is preferred.
  • Education can generally be substituted for required specialized experience.
  • Preferably having previous design experiences in one or more of the following areas: high-speed laser, electro absorption modulated laser (EML), vertical cavity surface- emitting laser (VCSEL), and high power laser.
  • Mastery of Matlab or other programming languages.
  • Fully understand theories of semiconductor laser, photodetector, and other optoelectronic devices.
  • Knowledge of basic semiconductor device fabrication process is a plus
  • Self-motivated, careful, detail-oriented, and ability to think logically.

Location

This position will be on-site based in Sugar Land, Texas.

WHY AOI?

In addition to competitive salary, AOI offers
  • Flexible and competitive health (medical, dental, vision) plans offer the employee with the right options to meet individual and family needs
  • Employer matching on 401(k) deferrals
  • Generous PTO policy, with unused PTO payout at end of the year
  • Relocation package available within US
  • Immigration sponsorships (Must be currently authorized to work in the US)

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