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Photonic Product/Architecture Validation Engineer
Job Summary:
The Product Validation Engineer ensures that photonic systems meet performance, cost, and manufacturability goals. This role interfaces with R&D, design, and manufacturing to drive product success from prototype to production.
Key Responsibilities:
· Develop and validate PICs, ICs, lasers, and modules.
· Translate R&D outputs into manufacturable specs.
· Execute and document optical/electrical/thermal tests.
· Support yield optimization and root-cause analysis.
· Lead product qualification and reliability testing.
Required Qualifications:
· Bachelor’s or Master’s in Photonics, EE, Physics, or related.
· 10+ years in photonics design, testing, or packaging.
· Knowledge of optical communication and integrated photonics.
Preferred Qualifications
· Familiarity with tools like Lumerical, COMSOL, MATLAB.
· Exposure to GR-468 reliability standards.
Soft Skills
· Strong attention to detail.
· Collaborative and customer-focused.
Compensation and Benefits
· Competitive compensation with bonus/equity.
· Comprehensive insurance benefits.
Photonics Control and Test Engineer
Job Summary
This role focuses on the design, implementation, and validation of control algorithms for integrated photonic circuits. The candidate will work on software and hardware solutions that ensure optimal optical performance.
Key Responsibilities
· Develop control algorithms for photonic component stabilization.
· Design automated test plans and validation protocols.
· Collaborate with firmware, hardware, and photonics teams.
· Conduct tests using optical analyzers and meters.
Required Qualifications
· Master’s or Ph.D. in Optical/Electrical Engineering.
· 5+ years of industry experience or 2+ years with Ph.D.
· Proficient in Python scripting and optical testing equipment.
· Familiarity with control theory and signal processing.
Preferred Qualifications
· Experience in photonics system modeling.
· Knowledge of embedded firmware environments.
Soft Skills
· Strong analytical mindset.
· Effective communicator across disciplines.
Compensation and Benefits
· Market-competitive base and bonus.
· Full medical, dental, and vision insurance.
Photonic System Validation Engineer
Job Summary
Xscape Photonics seeks a Photonic System Validation Engineer to validate the performance and reliability of photonic modules and components. The role involves extensive system testing, debugging, and analysis.
Key Responsibilities
· Develop and execute detailed validation and corner case test plans.
· Debug issues at module/component levels.
· Utilize optical test tools (e.g., spectrum analyzers, oscilloscopes).
· Collaborate with design and test teams for continuous improvement.
· Analyze and visualize test data.
Required Qualifications
· Master’s or Ph.D. in Optical/Electrical Engineering.
· 5+ years industry experience or 2+ years with Ph.D.
· Deep understanding of lasers, SOAs, filters, detectors.
Preferred Qualifications
· Experience with data analysis and automated testing tools.
· Familiarity with reliability testing protocols.
Soft Skills
· Detail-oriented with strong problem-solving skills.
· Effective communicator and collaborative team member.
Compensation and Benefits
· Competitive salary, equity, and performance bonus.
· Full health, dental, vision insurance.
Analog IC Design Manager
Job Summary
The Analog IC Design Manager will architect and design controller ICs interfacing with photonic components. This individual will define analog IC specs and lead the tapeout and validation of high-precision analog/mixed-signal systems.
Key Responsibilities
· Design SAR/Sigma Delta ADCs, current/voltage DACs, and TIAs.
· Lead full-chip analog IC development through tapeout.
· Collaborate with system, optical, and digital IC teams.
· Manage vendor and foundry relationships.
· Guide test and validation plans; analyze post-silicon data.
Required Qualifications
· Master’s in EE; Ph.D. preferred.
· Extensive experience with analog/mixed-signal IC design.
· Proficient in Cadence Virtuoso, Spectre X, Pegasus DRC.
· Familiar with CMOS/BCD technologies.
Preferred Qualifications
· Experience with optical transceivers and system-level modeling.
· Prior leadership of design teams and project planning.
Soft Skills
· Strong communication and presentation abilities.
· Proactive leadership and cross-team collaboration.
Compensation and Benefits
· Base salary, bonus, and equity packages.
· Fully paid healthcare benefits.
Silicon Photonics Active Component Designer
Job Summary
We are looking for an experienced Silicon Photonics Active Component Designer to lead the design, development, and characterization of active photonic components within our photonic integrated circuits (PICs). This role will focus on delivering high-performance, scalable photonic solutions in next-generation optical communication systems.
Key Responsibilities
· Design and optimize active silicon photonic components, such as Mach-Zehnder modulators, ring modulators, and high-speed photodiodes.
· Perform and oversee simulations and modeling to validate performance and manufacturability.
· Collaborate with fabrication and process teams to ensure design compatibility.
· Define and execute testing methodologies for active devices.
· Document design processes and outcomes to support knowledge transfer.
· Mentor junior designers and promote innovation.
Required Qualifications
· Master’s or Ph.D. in Photonics or related field.
· 5+ years in silicon photonics, especially active device design.
· Experience with Lumerical, Tidy3D, or Ansys HFSS.
· Proficient in data analysis with Python or MATLAB.
· Familiarity with foundry tapeout processes.
Preferred Qualifications
· Experience with PIC scaling and packaging/ASIC co-design.
· Use of statistical analysis in yield forecasting.
· Layout scripting skills (Virtuoso/SKILL, GDSFactory).
Soft Skills
· Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities.
· Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration.
· Leadership and mentoring mindset.
Compensation and Benefits
· Competitive base salary, bonus, and stock options.
· Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.