Job Summary:
We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented R&D Silicon Photonics Design Engineer to contribute to the modeling, analysis, and experimental development of nonlinear photonic systems and laser-based architectures. While prior experience with silicon photonic tapeouts and component design is required, this role emphasizes system-level modeling and characterization of high-power nonlinear photonic circuits and their interaction with laser sources.
Key Responsibilities:
• Model and analyze silicon photonic components and nonlinear optical subsystems, with emphasis on waveguide-based nonlinear effects and laser interactions
• Evaluate and optimize power handling in silicon waveguides, considering nonlinearities, free-carrier absorption, and thermal effects
• Contribute to the development and integration of laser sources with silicon photonic platforms
• Perform optical characterization of fabricated passive devices and extract key metrics to validate simulations and guide design iterations
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including silicon photonics, packaging, test, and system engineers for integration and performance validation
• Document modeling approaches, experimental results, and system-level performance to support internal R&D development
Qualifications:
Required:
• M.S. or Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, Applied Physics, Optics, or a related field with a focus on integrated photonics or nonlinear optics
• Experience designing and simulating passive silicon photonic components (e.g., waveguides, resonators, directional couplers, MZIs, MMIs)
• Deep understanding of nonlinear optical effects in silicon waveguides and their impact on power handling
• Proficiency with photonic design and simulation tools such as Lumerical (FDTD, MODE, INTERCONNECT), RSoft, COMSOL, or similar, as well as layout tools such as KLayout, Cadence, or Nazca Design
• Experience participating in silicon photonic tapeouts (e.g., DRC, LVS, foundry collaboration)
• Hands-on experience with optical testing of passive components and nonlinear effects
Preferred:
• Experience in nonlinear optical experiments
• Proficiency in Python, MATLAB, or similar tools for simulation scripting and data analysis
• Knowledge of advanced waveguide geometries, low-loss design, or high-power photonic applications
• Understanding of silicon photonics PDKs, fabrication processes, and multi-project wafer (MPW) workflows