Space-Ready Silicon Photonics IC Design Engineer

United States Digital Space LLC; Redmond (WA); On-site; USD 125,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical, vision and dental coverage

401(k) retirement plan

Paid parental leave

3 weeks of paid vacation

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Job summary

United States Digital Space LLC in Redmond, WA is seeking a Silicon Photonics Design Engineer to drive development for next-generation photonic integrated circuits used in space applications, particularly within the Starlink project.

This role involves extensive collaboration with cross-functional teams, focusing on design, simulation, and testing of cutting-edge optical technologies. Candidates should possess a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering and have at least two years of relevant experience in photonics design. A competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package are offered.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience in photonics or electro–optical integrated circuit design.
• Ability to design and analyze optical building blocks.

Responsibilities

• Design and simulate optical components like modulators and filters.
• Evaluate and characterize high-speed optical link solutions.

Skills

Photonics design

Electrical engineering

Integrated circuit design

Simulation tools (Lumerical, COMSOL, HFSS)

Education

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

Tools

Spectre

ADS

Job description

United States Digital Space LLC in Redmond, WA is seeking a Silicon Photonics Design Engineer to drive development for next-generation photonic integrated circuits used in space applications, particularly within the Starlink project.

This role involves extensive collaboration with cross-functional teams, focusing on design, simulation, and testing of cutting-edge optical technologies. Candidates should possess a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering and have at least two years of relevant experience in photonics design. A competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package are offered.