Lead Silicon Photonics PIC Design Engineer

Darwin Recruitment; California (MO); On-site; USD 130,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Darwin Recruitment seeks a Senior Silicon Photonics PIC Design Engineer in California. The role focuses on design, simulation, layout and validation of Silicon Photonics PICs for high-speed optical interconnects.

You will work with multidisciplinary teams to deliver advanced photonic devices from concept through fabrication and validation. Qualifications include a Master’s in Physics/EE/Optics or a PhD in a related field, with experience in RF/SI analysis, MZM/MRM devices, and Python scripting.

Qualifications

• Design silicon photonic devices and PICs using industry-standard tools.
• Model, simulate and optimize high-speed optical devices and circuits.
• Include RF and SI analysis for high-speed photonic systems.

Responsibilities

• Design and simulate silicon photonic devices and PICs.
• Collaborate with photonic design, layout and process engineering teams.
• Work with fabrication teams to optimize performance and manufacturability.
• Develop test and qualification plans with validation teams.
• Validate optical link performance with EDA/packaging teams.
• Support multiple design iterations from concept to fabrication and product development.

Skills

Silicon photonics design

Photonic simulation tools

RF & SI analysis

MZM / MRM design

WDM components

Python scripting

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Master’s degree in Physics, Electrical Engineering or Optics

PhD in a related field

Job description

Darwin Recruitment seeks a Senior Silicon Photonics PIC Design Engineer in California. The role focuses on design, simulation, layout and validation of Silicon Photonics PICs for high-speed optical interconnects.

You will work with multidisciplinary teams to deliver advanced photonic devices from concept through fabrication and validation. Qualifications include a Master’s in Physics/EE/Optics or a PhD in a related field, with experience in RF/SI analysis, MZM/MRM devices, and Python scripting.