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Coherent Corp. · 5 months ago

Silicon Photonics Design Engineer

48800 Milmont Drive, Fremont, CA, 94538, US

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

$97K/yr - $166K/yr

2+ years exp

Coherent Corp. is a leading company in the field of photonics, seeking a Silicon Photonics Design Engineer. This role involves designing, simulating, and optimizing silicon photonics devices, as well as collaborating with module developers and foundries to enhance device structures and processes.

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No H1B

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

Qualification

Silicon photonics designOptical simulation toolsRF simulation toolsPhotonic integrated circuitsTapeout experienceTesting optoelectronic devicesHigh-speed analog circuitryOptical transceiver modulesFiber optic communicationDigital electronics circuitryDigital signal processingVerbal communicationTeamwork skillsSelf-motivated

Required

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

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