Electro-Optic Systems Architect

Responsibilities

• Electro-optic system modeling using Cadence photonics-analog simulators (Verilog-A, Spectre, Virtuoso), VPI
• Co-design the analog and photonic devices with the engineering design teams based on the end-to-end simulation results.
• Validate the models by designing high-speed RF experiments, conducting proof-of-concept experiments, and analyzing existing data.
• Author, review, and validate architectural specifications.

Qualifications

• PhD in electrical engineering, physics, applied physics, or a discipline related to photonics.
• Proficient in Cadence photonics/analog simulators (Virtuoso, Spectre, Verilog-A), Ansys HFSS, Keysight ADS.
• Highly proficient in coding simulations in Python or Matlab.
• Highly proficient in RF/mm-wave analog circuit design.
• Experience with corner analysis and Monte Carlo analysis.
• Able and willing to collaborate in a cross-disciplinary team.
• Demonstrated strong problem-solving skills specifically pertaining to problems that do not have obvious solutions.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with silicon photonic integrated circuit design and test experience.
• Knowledge of signal processing and signal integrity in optical communications.
• Knowledge of SERDES and mixed signal interfaces.

Professional and Cultural Characteristics

• A culture champion for Lightmatter, aligns with the company’s light-hearted culture.
• Willing and able to learn quickly.
• Self-starter with a “no task is too big or small” attitude.
• Collaborates well with others regardless of discipline.
• Innovative and flexible; realizes that a one-size-fits-all approach will not always solve the problem at hand.
• Data-driven and analytical; translates numbers into actionable strategies.
• Process-oriented and programmatic: builds structure through processes that can be relied upon across the organization.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retail Savings Matching Program
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Generous Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
• Paid Family Leave
• Short Term & Long Term Disability
• Training & Development
• Commuter Benefits
• Flexible, hybrid workplace model
• Equity grants (applicable to full-time employees)