Senior Optoelectronics Engineer, Silicon Photonics Laser

Coherent Corp.; Fremont (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Coherent Corp. is seeking an experienced engineer to model and design silicon photonics based lasers with III-V gain materials for on-site development in Fremont, CA.

You will collaborate with materials, design and manufacturing teams to optimize performance and drive NPI initiatives. The role requires advanced degrees with 5+ years in semiconductor laser design and silicon photonics, plus cross-functional leadership and strong problem-solving skills.

Qualifications

• MS/PhD in an engineering or science discipline plus 5+ years of relevant experience.
• Experience with semiconductor laser design and silicon photonics.
• Experience with CPO, optical transceivers or components desirable.
• Experience with New Product Introduction (NPI) and/or Product Lifecycle Management processes.
• Experience of managing cross-functional teams successfully, interacting with a broad range of functions, skills, cultures, and personalities.

Responsibilities

• Model and design silicon photonics based laser with III-V gain materials, including InP QW and GaAs QD.
• Characterize laser gain materials, optimize device performance, and prepare samples for manufacturing.
• Define laser parameters, simulate performance, and work out silicon photonics laser processing procedures.
• Collaborate with foundries and process teams for III-V integration onto silicon, fabrication and testing.
• Generate development schedules for key milestones and deliverables, ensuring customer satisfaction.

Skills

Laser design

Silicon photonics

Cross-functional teams

Problem solving

Communication

Education

MS/PhD in engineering or science

Job description

Coherent Corp. is seeking an experienced engineer to model and design silicon photonics based lasers with III-V gain materials for on-site development in Fremont, CA.

You will collaborate with materials, design and manufacturing teams to optimize performance and drive NPI initiatives. The role requires advanced degrees with 5+ years in semiconductor laser design and silicon photonics, plus cross-functional leadership and strong problem-solving skills.