Job Details

Overview

The Silicon Photonics Design Engineer is a key member of a team of researchers responsible for the design of silicon photonics chips for cloud and network applications, especially for the rapidly growing AI market. You will work in a team environment to develop silicon photonics chips and components through conception, modeling, design, layout, and performance evaluation with a goal of feeding chip solutions directly into Lumentum products that are produced in large volume to meet market requirements.

Responsibilities

• Complete simulations of chip components to continuously improve and optimize performance to maintain Lumentum's leading edge and to find novel solutions for next generation products
• Work collaboratively with packaging teams and other teams to ensure that chip solutions meet all constraints for target applications.
• With a clear understanding of the fabrication process, ensure that designs are kept within manufacturing tolerances.
• Participate in the construction of chip-test stations, providing support with mechanical and software requirements, and conduct initial experimental measurements before transferring routine testing to other teams.
• Evaluate performance results for typical performance behavior and for yield margin in a cost-effective high-volume manufacturing environment.
• Communicate with team members. Engage with others to both learn and teach.

Qualifications

• A PhD in Electrical Engineering or Physics or equivalent combination of education and work experience along with a solid background in optical physics and photonics
• Strong background in photonic device modeling and analysis of test results
• Experience with test methods used to characterize photonic chips
• Expertise in software development to run experiments and/or to script simulations
• Demonstrated drive and aptitude for research and development
• Excellent oral and written English communication and presentation skills
• Self-motivated, with strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Desired Qualities

• Proficiency with photonics simulation techniques such as FDTD, EME, etc. and software platforms that implement such techniques (e.g., Lumerical, Synopsys)
• Proficiency with physical layout and verification software
• Proficiency with statistical analysis software (SAS JMP)
• Experience with fabrication of silicon photonics chips

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Design
• Industries
• Semiconductor Manufacturing