Application Engineer/Sr. Application Engineer - Photonics

CADFEM India Pvt. Ltd.; Hyderabad; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

CADFEM India Pvt. Ltd. seeks a PhD-preferred photonics simulation specialist to develop proofs-of-concept and benchmark models for integrated photonics, PICs, and sensors in Hyderabad. You’ll support pre- and post-sales, translate device physics into compelling value, and help customers integrate simulation workflows in R&D programs.

Stay abreast of silicon photonics, high-speed optics, and quantum photonics while contributing to technical notes, webinars, and trainings for diverse stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Photonics, Optics, or Electronics with 3–8 years in photonic design/simulation.
• Strong fundamentals in electromagnetics and optical materials.
• Hands-on expertise in photonic devices and circuits.
• Proficiency with photonics simulation tools (ANSYS Lumerical, RSoft).
• Programming skills in Python or MATLAB for scripting and automation.
• Excellent communication, analytical and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop proofs-of-concept, benchmark models, and tailored simulation workflows for photonics applications.
• Support pre-sales and post-sales engagements, articulating simulation value to customers.
• Assist customers in integrating photonic simulation tools into R&D workflows.
• Contribute to technical notes, guides, and trainings; participate in webinars and workshops.

Skills

Maxwell's equations

Waveguide design

Photonic ICs

Lasers/LEDs

Modulators

Detectors

Optical interconnects

Quantum photonics

Python

MATLAB

Engagement skills

Communication

Education

Master’s degree in Photonics/Optics/Electronics

PhD preferred for Sr. Level

Tools

ANSYS Lumerical

RSoft

Job description

Develop proof-of-concepts, benchmark models, and tailored simulation workflows for applications such as integrated photonics, photonic ICs, optical interconnects, modulators, waveguides, and sensors.

Support both pre-sales and post-sales engagements, understanding customer device physics and design flows, and articulating simulation value.

Assist customers in integrating photonic simulation tools into their R&D workflows for device and system- level validation.

Contribute to technical notes, best-practice guides, case studies, webinars, and training sessions to

Contribute to webinars, workshops, customer trainings and customer meetings, effectively communicating simulation outcomes to technical and business stakeholders.

Stay abreast of developments in silicon photonics, high-speed optical communication, quantum, PICs, LiDAR, AR/VR optics, and emerging photonic technologies.

Requirements

Master’s degree (Ph.D. preferred for Sr. Level) in Photonics, Optics, Electronics with 3-8 YoE in photonic device/system design or simulation

Strong fundamentals in Maxwell’s equations, electromagnetic wave propagation, and optical materials.

Hands-on expertise in waveguide design, photonic ICs, lasers/LEDs, modulators, detectors, optical interconnects, or quantum photonics.

Proficiency with ANSYS Lumerical, RSoft or equivalent photonic simulation tools

Programming skills in Python or MATLAB for scripting, automation

Excellent communication, analytical, and presentation skills with the ability to engage R&D stakeholders