Laser Tech lead Engineer
$150,000–$230,000 year
On-siteSunnyvale, California, United States
Job Summary
Own III-V R&D characterization of lasers, amplifiers, and heterogeneously integrated subsystems, including phase noise, linewidth, and RIN analysis. Develop and expand test coverage, troubleshoot debug setups, and perform simulations in Simulink or Python to ensure components meet system requirements. Support layout and tape-out activities, collaborate with silicon photonics and OSAT partners on hybrid integration, and drive the transition of key laser components from R&D into high-volume manufacturing. Create detailed design documentation and technical specifications while resolving technical challenges with foundry partners.
Required Qualifications
- Master's or Ph.D. degree in Electrical Engineering, Applied Physics, or a related field, plus 3-5 years of industry experience in III-V laser development or a related area
- Demonstrated experience in III-V laser development
- Familiarity with silicon photonics and passive optical components
- Strong familiarity with data reporting required for product development
- Ability to translate system requirements into laser requirements
- Strong familiarity with various lab equipment, such as lasers, photodetectors, modulators, optical amplifiers, oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, VNAs, motorized stages, and lock-in amplifiers
- Experience with optical system modeling of complex photonic components
- Experience developing software in Python, C, C++, or MATLAB
- Good understanding of coherent communications, signal integration, integrated optics, and semiconductor physics
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively in cross-functional teams
Desired Qualifications
- Deep understanding of high-power semiconductor lasers and amplifiers in optical systems
- Experience with new product transfer from R&D to operations teams
- Experience working with internal customers and external vendors (foundry, OSAT)
- Background in photonic sensing, coherent communications or lidar
- Familiarity with multi-chip packages, silicon photonics, and hybrid/heterogeneous integration of III-V components
- Ability to operate effectively in a startup environment with ambiguity, speed, and high ownership
- Additional experience with high-power semiconductor lasers and low-linewidth laser systems
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