Chief Silicon Photonics & III-V Integration Engineering

Skorpios Technologies, Inc.; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 250,000 - 380,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401(k)

Job summary

Skorpios Technologies, Inc. invites a visionary Sr. Vice President of Engineering to lead our technical organization.

This executive oversees the development of next-generation III-V and Silicon Photonics chips, driving the engineering roadmap from concept through high-volume manufacturing in a dynamic San Diego, California environment. The role requires 15+ years in semiconductors/photonics with 5–7 years in senior leadership, Ph.D. or M.S.

Qualifications

• Education: Ph.D. or M.S. in Physics, Electrical Engineering, Material Science, or a related Photonics discipline.
• 15+ years in semiconductor or photonics with 5–7 years in senior leadership/executive capacity.
• Deep expertise in III-V and Silicon Photonics device design, epitaxy constraints, and high-speed optical communications.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute the technical vision for Silicon Photonics and III-V device integration.
• Guide technology implementation with the CEO; ensure engineering pipeline supports customer targets.
• Oversee design, modeling, and manufacturing readiness for high-efficiency lasers, modulators, and photodetectors.

Skills

Strategic Leadership

Executive Collaboration

Project & Process Management

Innovation Oversight

Operational Excellence

Stakeholder Management

Education

Ph.D. in Physics/Electrical Engineering/Material Science

M.S. in Physics/EE/Materials/Photonics

Tools

Ansys Lumerical

Zemax

Job description

Skorpios Technologies, Inc. invites a visionary Sr. Vice President of Engineering to lead our technical organization.

This executive oversees the development of next-generation III-V and Silicon Photonics chips, driving the engineering roadmap from concept through high-volume manufacturing in a dynamic San Diego, California environment. The role requires 15+ years in semiconductors/photonics with 5–7 years in senior leadership, Ph.D. or M.S.