Senior Photonics IC Design Engineer

MediaTek Research Lab Inc.; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 255,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life and disability insurance

Savings plan

Company paid holidays

Paid time off (PTO)

Parental leave

401K

Job summary

MediaTek Research Lab Inc. in Irvine, CA, is seeking a expert in photonic IC design to design, simulate and test modulators, filters and detectors.

You will develop mathematical models for co-simulation with electronic circuits and contribute to photonic–electronic IC integration. The role requires a PhD in EE or Physics or an MS with 5+ years of industry experience, strong Cadence and mixed-signal skills, and proficiency in Python or MATLAB for design automation.

Qualifications

• PhD in EE or Physics or MS with 5+ years of industry experience.
• Solid understanding of optical transceiver design and system-level requirements.
• Proficient in the design, layout, and simulation of photonic devices.
• Proficient with Cadence design environment and mixed-signal simulation.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple technical tasks.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Design, simulate and test photonic IC building blocks (modulators, filters, detectors).
• Develop mathematical models for co-simulation with electronic circuits.
• Integrate and test photonic and electronic ICs with cross-functional teams to optimize performance.
• Create design-automation scripts in Python or MATLAB.

Skills

Python

MATLAB

Cadence Design Environment

Mixed-signal simulation

Photonic device design

Communication skills

Independent work

Education

PhD in EE or Physics

MS in EE or Physics with 5+ years experience

Tools

Cadence Design Environment

Job description

Design, simulate and test various building blocks for photonic ICs such as modulators, filters, and detectors. Develop mathematical models of photonic components for co-simulation with electronic circuits. Contribute to the integration and testing of Photonic & Electronic ICs, collaborate with cross functional teams to improve system performance and optimize designs. Must be proficient in programming (e.g. Python or MATLAB) for design automation

Main Requirements and Qualifications

• Candidates with proven track record of photonics design experience are preferred. Should have PhD in EE or Physics related field, or M.S. with 5+ years of industry experience.
• Solid understanding of optical transceiver design and system level requirements.
• Proficient in the design, layout, and simulation of photonic devices.
• Proficient with Cadence design environment and mixed-signal simulation.
• Able to assume responsibility for a variety of technical tasks and to work independently.
• Excellent working attitude and good interpersonal and communication skills.
• Salary range: $150,000- $255,000
• Employee may be eligible for performance bonus, short and long term incentive programs. Actual total compensation will be dependent upon the individual's skills, experience and qualifications. In addition, MediaTek provides a variety of benefits including comprehensive health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays, Paid time off (PTO), Parental leave, 401K and more.
• MediaTek is an Equal Opportunity Employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.