Senior PIC Design Engineer: Photonics & Verification

Oriole; England; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Oriole is seeking a highly skilled researcher to support design and simulation of passive and active PIC components within the Oriole PDK. You will collaborate with the PIC team on mask layout and tape-out cycles with a commercial foundry.

You will also contribute to test, characterization, and verification of the PIC program, delivering data analyses and verification reports, while applying ML/AI techniques to photonic design simulations and maintaining strong collaborations with suppliers.

Qualifications

• PhD in Physics with a focus on Photonics, Semiconductors or Optical Networks.
• Strong simulation skills in photonics (FDTD, EME) and hands-on experience with commercial tools.
• Strong programming skills (Python) and familiarity with version control.
• Experience in device physics and design of III-V semiconductor optical devices.
• Experience with passive Si/SiN photonics design, simulation, layout and characterization.

Responsibilities

• Support design and simulation activities of passive and active components within the Oriole PDK.
• Collaborate with Oriole PIC team on mask layout and support tape-out cycles into a commercial foundry.
• Support collaborative activities between Oriole and its suppliers.
• Support Test, Characterisation and Design Verification of Oriole's PIC program, deliver data analysis and verification reports.

Skills

Photonics simulation

Python programming

Data analysis

Communication skills

Teamwork

Machine learning methods

Education

PhD in Physics (Photonics, Semiconductors, or Optical Networks)

Tools

Synopsys

GDS Factory

Nazca

KLayout

Job description

Oriole is seeking a highly skilled researcher to support design and simulation of passive and active PIC components within the Oriole PDK. You will collaborate with the PIC team on mask layout and tape-out cycles with a commercial foundry.

You will also contribute to test, characterization, and verification of the PIC program, delivering data analyses and verification reports, while applying ML/AI techniques to photonic design simulations and maintaining strong collaborations with suppliers.