Photonic Design Engineer for High-Speed PICs

Brightpath Associates LLC; Santa Barbara (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative optical solutions startup is seeking Photonic Design Engineers to develop core optical technology. The role involves designing, simulating, and testing photonic components critical for high-speed optical communication. Ideal candidates will have a background in Electrical Engineering or Physics, demonstrating strong teamwork and proficiency in simulation tools. This position provides opportunities for impactful work at the forefront of optical technology and AI computing.

Qualifications

• M.S. or Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, Physics, or related field.
• Experience with photonic components integration for telecom or datacom.
• Hands-on experience with test plans for photonic integrated circuits.

Responsibilities

• Design, simulate, and optimize photonic components.
• Execute Design of Experiments (DOEs) to optimize components.
• Oversee assembly and integration of photonic components.

Skills

Design and simulation of photonic components

Teamwork and collaboration

Communication skills

Education

M.S. or Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering or Physics

Tools

RSoft

Lumerical

HFSS

OptSim

GDS Factory

Luceda IPKISS

OptoCompiler

COMSOL

Sentaurus

Silvaco

VPI

Job description

An innovative optical solutions startup is seeking Photonic Design Engineers to develop core optical technology. The role involves designing, simulating, and testing photonic components critical for high-speed optical communication. Ideal candidates will have a background in Electrical Engineering or Physics, demonstrating strong teamwork and proficiency in simulation tools. This position provides opportunities for impactful work at the forefront of optical technology and AI computing.