Silicon Photonics Device Design Engineer

Role Overview

Responsibilities

• Design, Model and Simulate high performance Si Photonics devices, including optical couplers, WDM devices, polarization splitter and combiner, polarization rotator, and 90-degree hybrid, to be integrated in a Si Photonics system chip
• Model and simulate thermal response for optical device performance
• Perform Optical mode matching over large wavelength range
• Establish tolerance and process design rules to enable DRC for Designs and Layouts
• Direct HPIC Layout of designed components
• DOE Design and Design Validation Testing
• Design Review Support and Presentation
• Design for Manufacturability (DFM)
• Establish schematics Designs for Layout
• Using computer software to design Optical components

Requirements

• 10+ years experience
• M.S. or Ph.D. in Physics, Electrical Engineering, Material Science or a related field. Photonics or a related discipline with emphasis in optical communications and high-speed optical components.
• Deep understanding of optical devices and polarization components is a must.
• Extensive industrial experience in photonics (Si or III-V) device design and characterization is preferred, with a proven track record of success, from concept to manufacturing. Alternatively, PhD graduate who has done outstanding research work on directly related devices may be accepted for the pos
• Solid understanding of optical waveguides, polarization, optical modes, and fiber optical communications.
• Understand how to design various photonic devices, including optical couplers, WDM devices, polarization splitter/combiner, polarization rotator, and 90-degree hybrid.
• Proficient in design and simulations for optical waveguides and other active and passive photonic devices.
• Familiar with optical waveguide device characterization and analysis.
• Able to work with processing engineers to define fabrication methods.
• Strong problem-solving skills with demonstrated track of record.
• Able to work hard in a dynamic start-up environment.
• Thrives in fast-paced environment.

Preferred Education and Experience

• Desired are candidates with significant industrial experience in the optical components industry.
• Ansys Lumerical, Zemax and Speos, JMP or Mini-Tab Experience preferred.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• 401(k)
• Company paid life insurance
• Company paid disability
• Paid holidays
• Gym Membership Discounts

Work Authorization and Export Control

• Authorization may be required to release covered technology to employees who are not U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, lawful permanent residents, asylees, or refugees.
• This position is located at a facility that operates under International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). All applicants must be 'U.S. persons' within the meaning of ITAR. ITAR defines a 'U.S. person' as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e., 'Green Card Holder'), Political Asylee, or Ref