Senior Photonics Simulation Engineer – III-V Devices

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Temecula (CA)

On-site

USD 140,000 - 190,000

Full time

10 days ago

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Job summary

Skorpios Technologies, Inc. is seeking a Sr. Simulation Engineer to lead high-fidelity modeling of photonic integrated circuits, including lasers, modulators, and passive components, for its heterogeneous integration platform.

The role requires deep expertise in optical simulation tools, collaboration with an in-house foundry, and driving DOE studies to validate device performance against lab data. This on-site California position offers impact across next-generation III-V and silicon photonics

Qualifications

MS/PhD in Physics, Electrical Engineering, Materials Science or related field with emphasis on computational photonics.
5–10 years of industrial experience in photonics simulation and design.
Deep understanding of III-V and semiconductor physics related to photonics.
Experience collaborating with in-house foundries and device designers; ability to translate simulations into layouts.

Responsibilities

Model III-V components and photonic devices with high fidelity.
Lead virtual prototyping of lasers, modulators, and photodiodes.
Collaborate with in-house fab and layout teams to translate simulations into tapeouts; perform DRC/LVS checks.
Validate simulations against lab data and refine material parameters.