R&D Laser Design and Modeling Engineer

ao-inc; Sugar Land (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) matching

Generous PTO policy

Relocation package

Immigration sponsorships

Job summary

ao-inc is seeking a Semiconductor Laser Design and Modeling Engineer in Sugar Land, Texas. The role involves designing and simulating high-speed semiconductor lasers, working closely with various engineering teams to optimize laser designs.

The ideal candidate will have a Ph.D., or an M.S. with 5+ years of relevant experience, and expertise in semiconductor laser technology. AOI provides a competitive salary and various benefits including health plans, 401(k) matching, and PTO policies.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. degree in Electrical Engineering, Physics, Optics or related fields; or M.S. with 5+ years relevant experience.
• 2+ years of work experience in semiconductor laser design preferred.
• Mastery of Matlab or other programming languages.

Responsibilities

• Create high-speed or high-power laser device modeling and simulations.
• Design process flow and photomask with fabrication engineers.
• Coordinate design verification with multiple teams.

Skills

High-speed laser design

Electro-absorption modulated laser (EML)

Vertical cavity surface-emitting laser (VCSEL)

Matlab programming

Semiconductor device fabrication

Education

Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, Physics, Optics or related fields

M.S. with 5+ years experience

Job description

Summary

AOI is a leading supplier of high-speed transceivers used in fiber optical communications. We are looking for a highly motivated Semiconductor Laser Design and Modeling Engineer. Responsibilities include design, modeling, and simulations of InP and GaAs based high-speed and high-power semiconductor lasers. The candidate is responsible for creating models and software to develop next‑generation new optoelectronics products in a young & dynamic RD team.

Responsibilities

• Apply in-house design packages, commercial software, and self‑written scripts to create high‑speed or high‑power laser device modeling and simulations, including optical waveguide, DC, RF, and thermal simulations.
• Design process flow and photomask with device fabrication engineers.
• Coordinate design verification with in‑house Growth, Processing, Packaging, Characterization, and Reliability teams.
• Analyze experimental results to improve the design or model.
• Work as a team to propose new laser designs and provide support to design optimizations.
• Provide regular written and oral reports on design tasks and progress.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. degree in Electrical Engineering, Physics, Optics or other related fields; or M.S. degree with 5+ years relevant laser design experiences.
• 2+ years of work experience in semiconductor laser design is preferred.
• Education can generally be substituted for required specialized experience.
• Preferably having previous design experiences in one or more of the following areas: high‑speed laser, electro‑absorption modulated laser (EML), vertical cavity surface‑emitting laser (VCSEL), and high power laser.
• Mastery of Matlab or other programming languages.
• Fully understand theories of semiconductor laser, photodetector, and other optoelectronic devices.
• Knowledge of basic semiconductor device fabrication process is a plus.
• Self‑motivated, careful, detail‑oriented, and ability to think logically.

Location

This position will be on‑site based in Sugar Land, Texas.

WHY AOI?

In addition to competitive salary, AOI offers

• Flexible and competitive health (medical, dental, vision) plans offer the employee with the right options to meet individual and family needs
• Employer matching on 401(k) deferrals
• Generous PTO policy, with unused PTO payout at end of the year
• Relocation package available within US
• Immigration sponsorships (Must be currently authorized to work in the US)

We do not accept unsolicited proposals from third‑party recruiters or agencies. Contacting hiring managers directly may result in disqualification of submissions.