R&D Laser Design and Modeling Engineer

AOI; Sugar Land (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible health plans

401(k) matching

Generous PTO policy

Relocation package

Immigration sponsorships

Job summary

AOI is seeking a Semiconductor Laser Design and Modeling Engineer based in Sugar Land, Texas. The candidate will engage in the design, modeling, and simulation of high-speed semiconductor lasers, contributing to the development of next-generation optoelectronics within a dynamic research and development team.

Qualifications include a Ph.D. in relevant fields or an M.S. with substantial experience. Benefits include flexible health plans, 401(k) matching, generous PTO, and relocation support.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Create high-speed or high-power laser device models and simulations.
• Coordinate design verification with multiple engineering teams.
• Analyze experimental results to enhance designs.

Skills

High-speed laser design

Electro-absorption modulated laser (EML)

Vertical cavity surface-emitting laser (VCSEL)

Matlab

Education

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

M.S. with 5+ years relevant 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 supports 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.

Benefits

• 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).