Senior Silicon Photonics Thermal-Mechanical Designer

NVIDIA Corporation; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 168,000 - 310,500; Full time

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Equity

Benefits package

Job summary

NVIDIA Corporation in Santa Clara, CA is seeking a Senior Thermal Mechanical Photonic Designer to advance silicon photonics ICs and opto-mechanical systems. You will lead thermal and structural design, perform stress simulations, and guide experimental validation for high-volume manufacturing environments.

Ideal candidates have extensive hands-on silicon photonics experience, proficient Ansys skills, and a track record in cross-functional collaboration across product and systems teams.

Qualifications

• PhD in Electrical Engineering, Physics, or equivalent with 5+ years in related field.
• 3+ years' experience in silicon photonics IC development from concept to high-volume manufacturing.
• Hands-on experience with silicon photonics products; experience in optics or photonic systems.

Responsibilities

• Work on thermal and structural design of Silicon Photonic designs.
• Run stress simulation in optical components and fiber alignment; propose improved designs.
• Set up experimental methodology for thermal validation and laser performance under stress.
• Model die-package thermo-mechanical interactions and solder joint fatigue.
• Support opto-mechanical system design with engineering leads.

Skills

Cross-functional teamwork

Strong communication

Lab troubleshooting

Education

PhD in Electrical Engineering or Physics

Tools

Ansys

Job description

NVIDIA Corporation in Santa Clara, CA is seeking a Senior Thermal Mechanical Photonic Designer to advance silicon photonics ICs and opto-mechanical systems. You will lead thermal and structural design, perform stress simulations, and guide experimental validation for high-volume manufacturing environments.

Ideal candidates have extensive hands-on silicon photonics experience, proficient Ansys skills, and a track record in cross-functional collaboration across product and systems teams.