Job Summary
We are looking for an experienced Silicon Photonics Active Component Designer to drive the design, development, and characterization of active photonic components within our cutting-edge photonic integrated circuits (PICs) for advanced optical communications. In this role, you will design, optimize, and characterize active devices such as Mach-Zehnder modulators, ring modulators, and high-speed photodiodes. You’ll work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure high-performance and scalable photonic solutions.
Key Responsibilities
· Design and develop active silicon photonic components.
· Run simulations and modeling to achieve high performance.
· Collaborate with fab to align designs with fabrication limits.
· Define test methods and drive performance improvements.
· Stay ahead of industry trends to introduce new design ideas and solutions.
· Document designs, specifications, and results to guide future development.
· Mentor junior engineers and promote collaboration within the team.
Required Qualifications
· Master’s or Ph.D. in Photonics or a related field.
· 5+ years in silicon photonics with experience in active device design.
· Proven record in designing and optimizing active devices in PICs.
· Deep understanding of bandwidth, linearity, control, and resonant tuning.
· Proficient in Lumerical, Tidy3D, and Ansys HFSS for photonic design.
· Experience with foundry tapeouts preferred.
· Skilled in Python or MATLAB for data analysis and design optimization.
· Analytical thinker with a proactive approach to solving design challenges.