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Psionic · 2 weeks ago

Silicon Photonics Engineer

1100 Exploration Way, Hampton, VA 23666, USA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

Psionic, Inc is a startup focused on lidar sensors and navigation systems for autonomous vehicles. They are seeking a motivated Silicon Photonics Engineer to design and develop silicon photonic components and subsystems, working closely with a multidisciplinary engineering team.

AerospaceAutomotiveInformation TechnologySoftware

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Design silicon photonic components and subsystems from the ground up

Create and maintain PDK-based layouts for fabrication using script-driven tools

Work directly with commercial CMOS/photonic foundries to prepare tape-outs, resolve DRC issues, and support fabrication runs

Collaborate closely with electrical, mechanical, packaging, and system engineers

Test and characterize photonic devices

Document designs and contribute to internal design reviews

Qualification

Silicon photonics designPDK-based layoutsCommercial foundry experienceScript-based layout workflowsPhotonic simulation toolsOptical lab setupsInterdisciplinary collaborationPhotonic design rulesPackaging conceptsCommunication skills

Required

MS or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Optical Engineering, Applied Physics or related field

Hands-on experience with silicon photonics design and layout

Experience working with commercial foundry PDKs

Experience with script-based layout workflows

Familiarity with photonic simulation tools (FDTD, EME, circuit-level modeling)

Experience with optical lab setups and photonic device testing

Understanding of photonic design rules and tape-out processes

Preferred

Familiarity with silicon photonic packaging concepts and techniques (e.g., fiber attach, edge/grating couplers, alignment, thermal management, and co-packaging considerations) is a plus

Exposure to RF or electronic-photonic co-design and packaging is a plus