Silicon Photonics Device Design Engineer

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.
• 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 position.
• 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.
• Excellent verbal and writing communication skills.

Preferred Education And Experience

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