Senior Photonics Design Engineer

1 week ago


City of London, Greater London, United Kingdom Darwin Recruitment Full time
Senior Photonics Design Engineer

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Photonics Design Engineer to drive innovation in photonic integrated circuits (PICs) for optical communication systems. As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for designing, implementing, and testing PICs, collaborating with fabrication teams and external manufacturers, and contributing to the expansion of our intellectual property portfolio.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Design and Simulation: Develop and simulate photonic components and overall system functionality.
  • Prototyping: Create prototypes for new photonic components and systems.
  • Collaboration: Partner with fabrication teams and external manufacturers on design and integration processes.
  • Testing and Development: Design optical testing plans and optoelectronic setups, conduct hands-on testing, and work with product teams to assess performance.
  • Intellectual Property Contributions: Support the expansion of our IP portfolio through patent submissions.
Qualifications:
  • Experience: 5+ years in the industry focusing on silicon or III-V photonic devices and integrated circuits.
  • Foundry Experience: Strong background with photonics fabrication and tape-out processes.
  • Design Tools: Proficient with CAD tools specific to photonic circuit design.
  • Optics Knowledge: In-depth understanding of planar waveguide optics, covering both passive and active components.
  • Simulation Expertise: Skilled in RF/SI simulation and optimization for components and systems.
  • Manufacturing Insight: Familiarity with CMOS manufacturing processes and related design considerations.
  • Software Proficiency: Experience with simulation tools like Lumerical, Synopsys RSoft, and IPKISS; proficiency in Python and scripting languages.
  • Testing Skills: Expertise in advanced optoelectronic testing methods and equipment.
  • Team Player: Ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary startup environment, both locally and remotely.
  • Mentoring Experience: Capability to guide and mentor junior engineers.
  • Analytical Mindset: Independent thinker comfortable in a fast-paced technology environment.
  • Educational Background: Ph.D. in silicon photonics or a related discipline, or a BEng/MSc with applicable experience.

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