Photonic Design Engineer jobs in United States
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Lucidean · 16 hours ago

Photonic Design Engineer

positionSanta Barbara, CA
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
seniorityMid Level

Lucidean is pioneering the next generation of optical communications to unlock faster, more efficient AI data centers. As a Photonics Design Engineer, you’ll design and optimize cutting-edge photonic components and work across the full development cycle to build the future of optical communication.

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Responsibilities

Design, simulate, and optimize passive and active photonic components using a variety of simulation tools like RSoft, Lumerical, HFSS, EMPro, COMSOL, Sentaurus, and Silvaco
Plan and execute Design of Experiments (DOEs) to optimize photonic components
Design layouts for high-speed optical transmitters and receivers on tools such as GDS Factory, Luceda IPKISS, and OptoCompiler
Perform system-level simulations, integrating both simulated and real test data, using tools such as OptSim and VPI
Oversee assembly, packaging, and integration of PICs with electronic components on PCBs
Define and implement standardized test plans for photonic components and PICs
Conduct comprehensive testing and validation of high-speed PICs and optoelectronic assemblies, including transmitters and receivers
Define and execute reliability studies and failure analysis for photonic components, PICs and optoelectronic assemblies

Qualification

Photonic component designSimulation tools proficiencyTest plan executionHigh-speed modulator designReliability analysisTeamwork skillsCommunication skills

Required

M.S. or Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, Physics, or related field
Experience with design, test, and integration of photonic components including lasers, MZMs, photodiodes, and passive components
Hands‑on experience developing and executing test plans for PICs
Proficiency in the simulation and design tools listed under Key Responsibilities
Strong teamwork, collaboration, and communication skills

Preferred

Experience delivering photonic components and PICs for telecom or datacom products
High-speed modulator and detector design and test experience
Experience with PIC product packaging, testing, and qualification
Yield, reliability and failure analysis experience

Benefits

Competitive salary
Equity options
Comprehensive benefits package

Company

Lucidean

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Lucidean develops optical links for AI and data center networks, combining photonics with electronics to increase bandwidth and reduce power
dateFounded in 2023
location
Santa Barbara, California, USA
people-size2-10 employees
web-link
https://lucidean-inc.com

Funding

Current Stage
Early Stage
Total Funding
$18.4M
2025-12-11Seed· $18.4M

Leadership Team

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James Raring
Chief Executive Officer
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Aaron Maharry
Co-Founder and Co-CTO
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