The successful candidate requires a deep knowledge of III-V opto-electronic high-speed device theory and a proven track-record in bringing photonic integrated circuit (PIC) based products to market. The candidate will work cross-functionally with PIC architects, high-speed systems, reliability, fabrication and packaging engineers in order to define, design and validate high-speed optoelectronic devices using OpenLight’s SiPh technology.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and optimize high-speed III-V-based optical modulators and detectors, including EAM and Mach-Zehnder Interferometers (MZIs), IIIV pin and UTC detectors, using industry-standard photonics design tools.
• Analyze experimental results, compare them with simulations, and refine device designs and generate compact models for OpenLight PDK.
• Publish and maintain equivalent circuit models and generate design documentation for high-speed photonic devices for OpenLight PDK documents and models.
• Collaborate with layout and fabrication teams to define mask-layouts and process flows to fabricate photonic devices.
• Work closely with system engineers to integrate modulators into high-speed system validation hardware.
• Support test engineers with high speed device test development and characterization.
• Stay up-to-date with advancements and industry trends in Silicon photonics and III-V high-speed modulators, detectors and optical interconnect hardware.
• Publish in technical journals, conferences, and submit novel ideas for patent generation to contribute to the company’s innovation portfolio.

Qualifications

• PhD in Electrical Engineering, Materials, Physics, or a related field.
• Minimum 10+ years of industry experience designing Si-Ge and/or IIIV high-speed modulators and detectors for transceiver products.
• Strong background in semiconductor high-speed device physics in Si-Ge and/or III-V material.
• Hands-on experience with high-speed device simulations and circuit design tools (e.g Ansys HFSS, CST, ADS, Sentaurus TCAD, Crosslight).
• Experience with RF characterization of photonic devices (transceiver modules is a plus)
• Knowledge of relevant semiconductor fabrication processes.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for technical documentation and reporting.