Photonics Modulator Design Engineer

Lumicity; United States; Remote; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading semiconductor technology company is seeking a highly skilled Photonics Design Engineer to join their remote team. This role focuses on designing and simulating advanced silicon photonic components, mainly high-speed modulators. Candidates should have a strong background in silicon photonics design with at least 5 years of experience, along with proficiency in simulation tools. This is a great opportunity for those passionate about optoelectronic innovations.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in silicon photonics design.
• Strong background in high-speed SiP modulators.
• Proficiency in industry-standard simulation tools.

Responsibilities

• Design and simulate advanced silicon photonic components, emphasizing modulators.
• Collaborate closely with test and packaging teams to validate performance.
• Optimize performance across different process, voltage, and temperature corners.

Skills

Silicon photonics design

High-speed SiP modulator design

Simulation tools proficiency

Optical lab characterization

Education

MSc or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Physics, Optics

Tools

Lumerical

Ansys

COMSOL

Job description

Overview

Direct message the job poster from Lumicity

Engineering Recruitment Consultant at Lumicity Semiconductor

I’m hiring on behalf of a leading company at the forefront of silicon photonics innovation, developing next-generation technology for high-performance connectivity and sensing applications.

We’re looking for a highly skilled Photonics Design Engineer with a strong background in high-speed SiPh Modulator design to join a world-class team of engineers. This role is ideal for someone passionate about pushing the boundaries of optoelectronic component performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and simulate advanced silicon photonic components, with a strong emphasis on Modulators, as well as detectors, waveguides, and passive/active structures
• Perform layout, modeling, and design for manufacturability (DFM)
• Collaborate closely with test and packaging teams to validate performance and analyze lab data
• Optimize performance across PVT (process, voltage, temperature) corners and drive improvements at the system level

Qualifications

• MSc or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Physics, Optics, or a related field
• 5+ years of experience in silicon photonics design, ideally including commercial or research-focused work on high-speed SiP modulators
• Proficiency in industry-standard simulation tools (e.g., Lumerical, Ansys, COMSOL, or similar)
• Understanding of photonic and RF co-design principles
• Experience with optical lab characterization and measurement techniques (a plus)

Work Model

Fully Remote

How to Apply

If you're ready to contribute to groundbreaking photonic systems in a collaborative and forward-thinking environment, reach out to [e-mail] or apply directly.