Silicon Photonics Design Engineer

LightIC Technologies is seeking to hire a talented and motivated silicon photonics design engineer to join our rapidly growing photonics development team. This is a great opportunity for anyone with the requisite background who wants to gain experience in product design, prototyping, and manufacturing. Join us if you are:Interested in working in a rapidly growing early-stage startupEnthusiastic about working on disruptive silicon photonics and LiDAR technologiesWhat you will do:Understand the silicon photonics fab process to take into account design-process interactions and drive device layoutCommunicate with foundry partners and own tape-outsDefine test plan for devices and systems and assist with the executionCollaborate with the system integration team to integrate the silicon photonics chip with the rest of the systemWhat you need to have:M.S. with 5+ years in silicon photonics design, or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Materials Science, Optical Engineering, or a related fieldSolid background with photonic devices including lasers, passive and active components, detectorsHands-on experience with silicon or III-V photonic component design such as lasers, detectors, waveguides, gratings, etc.Experience with photonic circuit design for optical communication or sensingExperience with silicon photonics chip testing, including fiber-to-chip coupling and use of common testing equipment such as tunable lasers, oscilloscopes, etc.Knowledge of silicon or III-V photonics chip packagingThrive in a fast-paced environment, with an engineering mindset and a hands-on, get-stuff-done attitudeStrong problem-solving skillsWhat We Offer:Be part of an early startup that is backed by leading venture capitalistsConsiderable equity of an early startup with great growth potentialCompetitive compensation and exceptional benefitsPaid lunch, work dinner, office snacks, team off-sites, and more

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