Senior Silicon Photonics RFIC Design Engineer

United States Digital Space LLC; Redmond (WA); On-site; USD 160,000 - 225,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) retirement plan

Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage

Paid parental leave

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

3 weeks of paid vacation

Job summary

United States Digital Space LLC is looking for a Sr. Silicon Photonics Design Engineer in Redmond, Washington. This role involves designing cutting-edge optical components for the Starlink broadband system, making significant contributions to space technology and connectivity.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree, over 5 years of relevant experience in photonics design, and familiarity with simulation tools. A competitive salary of $160,000 - $225,000 per year is offered along with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of photonics or electro-optical integrated circuit design experience.
• Experience with high-speed SerDes architectures.
• Ability to work long hours and weekends if necessary.

Responsibilities

• Design and simulate optical building blocks like modulators and photodiodes.
• Collaborate with cross-disciplinary teams to develop PICs.
• Perform IC floor planning and layout.

Skills

Photonics design

Electro-optical IC design

Analog and mixed signal circuits

Simulation tools (Lumerical, COMSOL, HFSS)

High-speed circuit designs

Education

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, or computer science

Master's degree or PhD in relevant field

Tools

Electrical simulation tools (Spectre, ADS)

Optical and radio related test equipment

Job description

United States Digital Space LLC is looking for a Sr. Silicon Photonics Design Engineer in Redmond, Washington. This role involves designing cutting-edge optical components for the Starlink broadband system, making significant contributions to space technology and connectivity.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree, over 5 years of relevant experience in photonics design, and familiarity with simulation tools. A competitive salary of $160,000 - $225,000 per year is offered along with comprehensive benefits.