Lead Silicon Photonics Design Engineer

Coherent Corp.•Fremont, CA

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About The Position

Develop silicon photonic integrated circuits for datacom applications. The candidate will required will work with the broad engineering team to develop DR and FR silicon PICs Coherent is a global leader in lasers, engineered materials and networking components. We are a vertically integrated manufacturing company that develops innovative products for diversified applications in the industrial, optical communications, military, life sciences, semiconductor equipment, and consumer markets. Coherent provides a comprehensive career development platform within an environment that challenges employees to perform at their best, while rewarding excellence and hard-work through a competitive compensation program. It's an exciting opportunity to work for a company that offers stability, longevity and growth. Come Join Us! Note to recruiters and employment agencies: We will not pay for unsolicited resumes from recruiters and employment agencies unless we have a signed agreement and have required assistance, in writing, for a specific opening.

Requirements

PhD degree in Electrical and Computer Engineering, Optics and Optical Engineering, Physics, or related field
2 years of industrial experience in design and optimization of silicon/III-V photonic devices and photonic integrated circuits
Strong experience in photonic integrated circuits design CAD tools
Strong tapeout experience with photonics foundries
Strong experience on RF/SI simulation and optimization, from components such as high-speed modulators/PDs, and subsystems including PCB/TIA/driver/optical components, to transceiver systems
5 years of experience in testing and characterization of optoelectronic devices and modules
Excellent experience of design/optimization of high-speed opto-electronic devices (modulators, photodetectors, lasers)
Good knowledge of high-speed analog circuitry (TIA, modulator drivers)
In-depth understanding of optical transceiver modules
Good knowledge of fiber optic and/or wireless communication systems and applications
Good knowledge of module packaging in optical communications
Good knowledge of digital electronics circuitry (microprocessors, FPGAs, SPI)
Good knowledge of digital signal processing
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Excellent teamwork skills and strong independence
Self-motivated with innovative thinking
Authorized to work in US
All employees are required to follow the site EHS procedures and Coherent Corp. Corporate EHS standards.
Ensure adherence to company’s values (ICARE) in all aspects of your position at Coherent Corp.: Integrity – Create an Environment of Trust Collaboration – Innovate Through the Sharing of Ideas Accountability – Own the Process and the Outcome Respect – Recognize the Value in Everyone Enthusiasm – Find a Sense of Purpose in Work

Responsibilities

Design and optimization of various active and passive photonic devices
Drive PIC layout activities, floor-planing, waveguide and electric routing
Partner with transceiver module design teams in developing next-generation photonic integrated circuits (PICs).
Collaborate with test engineering team to plan and execute opto-electronic characterization of the PICs.
Measurement data analysis, design validation, data correlation, model verification
Work with quality engineers to create test and qualification plans
Work with the foundries to define and optimize the device structures and processes

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