Lead Silicon Photonics Design Engineer

The silicon photonics designer will work on the design, test, and debug of silicon photonic circuits. He/she will have key responsibilities for silicon photonics activities in a global leader of optoelectronic components and systems. He/she will work closely with compound semiconductors, optical packaging, module engineering groups to deliver high-performance silicon photonic chips for various customers. He/she will develop innovative and complex photonic circuits for emerging applications in communications and sensing, e.g., coherent transceiver, co-packaged optics and LIDAR: The Silicon Photonics Designer will work on the design, test, and debug of silicon photonic circuits. He/she will have key responsibilities for silicon photonics activities in a global leader of optoelectronic components and systems. He/she will work closely with compound semiconductors, optical packaging, module engineering groups to deliver high-performance silicon photonic chips for various customers. He/she will develop innovative and complex photonic circuits for emerging applications in communications and sensing, e.g., coherent transceiver, co-packaged optics and LIDAR: **Primary Duties & Responsibilities** - Work on silicon photonics device design, simulation, and layout - Run a variety of optical simulation tools, including Lumerical and Rsoft - Run a variety of RF simulation tools, including HFSS, ADS, and CST - Run a variety of CAD tools, including Cadence, Synopsis, and Python design environments - Tape out silicon photonics design in external and internal fabs - Work with module developers to design the optical subassemblies - Work with foundries to define and optimize the device structures and processes - Work with test engineering teams to perform characterization of silicon photonics devices - Work with quality engineers to create test and qualification plans **Education & Experience** - PhD degree in Electrical and Computer Engineering, Optics and Optical Engineering, Physics, or related field - 2 years of industrial experience in design and optimization of silicon/III-V photonic devices and photonic integrated circuits **Skills** - Strong experience on RF/SI simulation and optimization, from components such as high-speed modulators/PDs, and subsystems including PCB/TIA/driver/optical components, to transceiver systems - Strong experience in photonic integrated circuits design CAD tools - Strong tapeout experience with photonics foundries - 5 years of experience in testing and characterization of optoelectronic devices and modules - Excellent experience of design/optimization of high-speed opto-electronic devices (modulators, photodetectors, lasers) - Good knowledge of high-speed analog circuitry (TIA, modulator drivers) - In-depth understanding of optical transceiver modules - Good knowledge of fiber optic and/or wireless communication systems and applications - Good knowledge of module packaging in optical communications - Good knowledge of digital electronics circuitry (microprocessors, FPGAs, SPI) - Good knowledge of digital signal processing - Excellent verbal and written communication skills - Excellent teamwork skills and strong independence - Self-motivated with innovative thinking **Working Conditions** - Authorized to work in US **Safety Requirements** All employees are required to follow the site EHS procedures and Coherent Corp. Corporate EHS standards. **Quality and Environmental Responsibilities** Depending on location, this position may be responsible for the execution and maintenance of the ISO 9000, 9001, 14001 and/or other applicable standards that may apply to the relevant roles and responsibilities within the Quality Management System and Environmental Management System. **Culture Commitment** Ensure adherence to company’s values (ICARE) in all aspects of your position at Coherent Corp.: **I**ntegrity – Create an Environment of Trust **C**ollaboration – Innovate Through the Sharing of Ideas **A**ccountability – Own t…