Senior PIC Designer | Raleigh, NC | US Citizen | Up to 220k
Darwin is partnered with a well-funded deep-tech start-up developing next-generation solid-state UV photonics technology. Their innovations are enabling compact, energy-efficient solutions. Backed by leading investors and collaborating with major global industry partners, they’re growing their team at an exciting stage.
You will be responsible for:
- Design and model new passive photonic elements
- Create models for nonlinear frequency conversion of light and assess total system performance in a photonic link budget.
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Design and model on-chip electrical controls to tune photonic elements
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Contribute to research and development into new materials that enhance nonlinear optical effects
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Interface with photonic fabrication team to develop scripted layouts for new device testing and tolerance studies
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Form design of experiments (DOE) that isolate and assess photonic performance
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Interface with photonic testing team to oversee implementation of DOEs, analyze performance data, and provide insight on design requirements
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Breakpoint new PIC designs in line with R&D and production schedules
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Contribute to brainstorming, troubleshooting, and deep-dives for hybrid integration and heterogeneously integrated PIC designs
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Work with cross-functional teams, consultants, and partners to steer device architecture to meet performance requirements
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Contribute to IP disclosures for novel photonic devices, integrated lasers, and PIC designs
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Foster a collaborative and innovative culture across the organization
What they are looking for:
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Ph.D. Degree in electrical engineering, physics, optics, materials science or equivalent in experience
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4+ years of photonic industry experience in photonic component design, PIC design, and/or nonlinear optics design.
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Expertise in passive photonic device modeling, such as using COMSOL, FDTD, EME, PhotonForge, Rsoft, Synopsys, etc.
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Expertise in modeling electrical-based tuning/modulation of passive photonic elements
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Expertise in scripted photonic device layout
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Experience in free-space optics modeling
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Experience in data analysis/visualization
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Experience in interfacing PICs with external elements, such as with free-space optics, fiber (SM/MM), and/or off-chip packaged lasers
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Proficient in developing automated scripts for design, modeling, and/or testing for rapid feedback
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Knowledge of semiconductor laser physics and intracavity photonic elements
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Knowledge of Statistical Process Control, Design for Manufacturing and Assembly, Failure Analysis, Root Cause Analysis, and Lean Manufacturing methods
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Knowledge of design constraints for on-chip photonic devices and on-chip electrical controls
You’ll be joining a world-class founding team at the forefront of far-UVC semiconductor innovation with a mission to improve the air we breathe, the food we eat, and the water we drink. This is a rare chance to build the commercial foundation of a deep-tech start-up-shaping strategy, designing new product lines, and directly influencing the company’s trajectory and impact.
Darwin Recruitment is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
Oliver Logan