Silicon Photonics Engineer: Layout to Silicon Tapeouts

Psionic; Hampton (VA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Attractive benefits package

High-impact role

Job summary

A technology startup in Hampton, Virginia, is seeking a Silicon Photonics Engineer to design and develop silicon photonic components. You will work within a small, high-performing team, focusing on photonic integrated circuits for lidar systems. Responsibilities include designing subsystems from concept to fabrication, working with commercial foundries, and conducting device testing. A strong background in silicon photonics and collaborative skills are essential for this role. The company values innovation and offers competitive compensation.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with silicon photonics design and layout.
• Experience working with commercial foundry PDKs.
• Familiarity with photonic simulation tools.

Responsibilities

• Design silicon photonic components and subsystems from the ground up.
• Create and maintain PDK-based layouts for fabrication using script-driven tools.
• Collaborate closely with electrical, mechanical, packaging, and system engineers.

Skills

Silicon photonics design

Layout tools

Collaboration with multidisciplinary teams

Testing and characterization of devices

Education

MS or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Optical Engineering, Applied Physics or related field

Tools

Photonic simulation tools (FDTD, EME)

Script-driven tools

Job description

A technology startup in Hampton, Virginia, is seeking a Silicon Photonics Engineer to design and develop silicon photonic components. You will work within a small, high-performing team, focusing on photonic integrated circuits for lidar systems. Responsibilities include designing subsystems from concept to fabrication, working with commercial foundries, and conducting device testing. A strong background in silicon photonics and collaborative skills are essential for this role. The company values innovation and offers competitive compensation.