Principal Scientist, Silicon Photonics Innovation Leader

A*STAR Research; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A*STAR in Singapore seeks a Senior Scientist / Principal Scientist to lead next-generation silicon photonics technology development within NSTIC. You will guide multidisciplinary teams spanning design, fabrication, testing, packaging, and system integration, aligning with strategic planning and capability building.

The role requires a PhD and 8+ years of experience in photonic device design, PIC development, and related fabrication/characterization, with strong leadership and collaboration

Qualifications

• PhD in Electrical Engineering, Photonics, Physics, Materials Science, Semiconductor Engineering, or a related discipline.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, fabrication, and characterization of silicon photonic devices, PICs, and subsystems.
• Drive technology development and process optimization through DOE, process characterization, yield improvement, and data-driven analysis.
• Oversee wafer-level, device-level, and system-level testing to validate performance and ensure successful technology transfer and product development.
• Lead multidisciplinary R&D projects involving photonic design, fabrication, packaging, and system integration, ensuring quality execution and on-time delivery.
• Manage collaborations with industry partners, customers, universities, and research institutes, while contributing to business development and roadmapping.
• Mentor and guide scientists and engineers, support capability development and recruitment, and contribute to departmental operations.
• Prepare technical reports, presentations, patents, and publications for internal reviews, customers, conferences, and journals.

Skills

Leadership

Program management

Communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

PhD in Electrical Engineering or related field

Job description

A*STAR in Singapore seeks a Senior Scientist / Principal Scientist to lead next-generation silicon photonics technology development within NSTIC. You will guide multidisciplinary teams spanning design, fabrication, testing, packaging, and system integration, aligning with strategic planning and capability building.

The role requires a PhD and 8+ years of experience in photonic device design, PIC development, and related fabrication/characterization, with strong leadership and collaboration