Voyant Photonics · 1 week ago
Senior Laser Engineer
United States
Full-time
Remote
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
10+ years expVoyant Photonics, based in the heart of New York City, is transforming machine perception with a new class of LiDAR devices. The Senior Laser Design Engineer plays a critical role in developing integrated semiconductor laser solutions for LiDAR systems, collaborating with various teams to ensure high-performance and reliable products.
AutomotiveAutonomous VehiclesInformation TechnologySemiconductorSensor
Responsibilities
Lead the identification and development of integrated InP semiconductor laser and SOA solutions for silicon photonic LiDAR systems
Design, simulate, and characterize state-of-the-art narrow-linewidth DFB, DBR, and external-cavity lasers used as LiDAR seed sources
Develop high-power, wide-temperature-range SOAs to enable long-range LiDAR operation in industrial and automotive environments
Own hands-on design and simulation of laser cavities and epitaxial structures to meet performance, reliability, and manufacturability targets
Drive architectural decisions for the light source, advising the broader system and silicon photonics teams on optimal approaches
Partner closely with Voyant’s packaging and silicon photonics teams to integrate InP sources into PICs, evaluating coupling efficiency, thermal behavior, yield, and scalability
Manage and grow external III-V vendor relationships and supply chain strategy, scaling toward high-volume production (up to millions of die per year)
Lead in-house and partner-based characterization and validation of light source performance, using data to guide design iterations and next-generation chip architectures
Define test strategies, performance metrics, and qualification plans for laser and SOA subsystems
Contribute to system-level LiDAR performance trade studies, linking laser and amplifier design choices to range, resolution, and reliability
Qualification
Required
10+ years of hands-on experience in semiconductor laser design, troubleshooting, and integration
Deep expertise in the design, fabrication, and characterization of III-V edge-emitting lasers, with a strong preference for uncooled InP systems operating at 1310 nm or 1550 nm
Proven track record of integrating lasers into commercial products and scaling from prototype to production
Demonstrated experience working effectively with external foundry, packaging, and supply chain partners
Strong ability to evaluate design trade-offs and present options to drive product development and system-level decisions
Experience with optical simulation, cavity modeling, and epitaxy considerations is highly desirable
Excellent communication and collaboration skills, capable of bridging cross-functional teams including photonics, electronics, and packaging
Preferred
Knowledge of III-V heterostructure design and epitaxial growth considerations
Familiarity with co-packaging of III-V materials with silicon photonics
Experience with testing and characterization of single-wavelength laser systems
Proficiency in Python for data analysis, automation, and simulation tasks
Experience with optical simulation tools (e.g., Lumerical, COMSOL, or equivalent) is a plus
Prior exposure to high-volume manufacturing and scalability considerations for photonics components
Benefits
Competitive base salary and meaningful equity package.
Comprehensive health benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision).
Unlimited PTO and paid company holidays.
Team events and company meetups.
Complimentary lunch provided daily at our NYC office
Company
Voyant Photonics
Voyant Photonics manufactures light detection to perform three-dimensional sensing, measure range, velocity, and reflectivity.
11-50 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Early StageTotal Funding
$22.89MKey Investors
UP Partners
2023-07-25Debt Financing· $3.19M
2021-12-30Series A· $15.4M
2019-07-16Pre Seed· $4.3M
Leadership Team
Chris Phare
Co-founder and Chief Science Officer
Steven Miller
Chief Technology Officer
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