Silicon Photonics Device Design Engineer

About the role

Skorpios Technologies, Inc. is seeking a top-level Si Photonics Device Design Engineer to develop next-generation Si Photonics chip and module products. This role offers the opportunity to work with a highly motivated, high-performance technical team on highly differentiated, disruptive technology within our Integration and Process Development Engineering team.

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 a 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.
• Support design reviews and presentations.
• Design for manufacturability (DFM).
• Establish schematic designs for layout.
• Use computer software to design optical components.

Requirements

• 10+ years of experience.
• M.S. or Ph.D. in Physics, Electrical Engineering, Material Science, or a related field with emphasis in photonics, optical communications, and high-speed optical components.
• Deep understanding of optical devices and polarization components.
• Extensive industrial experience in photonics (Si or III-V) device design and characterization, with a proven track record of success from concept to manufacturing. Alternatively, a Ph.D. graduate with outstanding research in directly related devices may be considered.
• Solid understanding of optical waveguides, polarization, optical modes, and fiber optical communications.
• Experience designing 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 a demonstrated track record.
• Able to work hard in a dynamic start-up environment.
• Thrives in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent verbal and writing communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Significant industrial experience in the optical components industry.
• Experience with Ansys Lumerical, Zemax, Speos, JMP, or Mini-Tab.

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.

Benefits

• Competitive salary.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Company-paid life insurance.
• Company-paid disability.
• Paid holidays.
• Gym membership discounts.

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, including U.S. citizens, U.S. permanent residents, political asylees, or refugees.