Senior Silicon Photonics Design Engineer

Company Description:

APIC Corporation, headquartered in Culver City, California, is a pioneer in photonics technology development with a 25-year history. The company specializes in chip-scale optical links and networks for chip-to-chip data communications. APIC's cutting-edge proprietary technologies have been developed over two decades, supported by $150 million in government contracts, including sponsorship from DARPA and the US Navy. Currently, APIC is transitioning from research and development to prototyping and volume production of photonically enhanced edge and embedded computers and servers, with the ultimate goal of building high-performance computers and supercomputers.

Job Description:

APIC Corporation is seeking highly skilled engineers or scientists who are U.S. citizens or current green card holders. This senior role involves developing novel silicon photonics components and photonic integrated circuits (PICs), and leading a team of junior, yet highly qualified, engineers and scientists. The PIC development team is crucial for building the next generation of embedded processors, data centers, high-performance computers, and supercomputers. Responsibilities span from concept design, modeling, and simulation to layout, fabrication, packaging, and product testing. This role requires both supervisory and hands-on involvement as needed.

Responsibilities:

Lead, supervise, and manage a small team to:

·        Design, model, and simulate passive and active silicon-photonic devices, circuits, and entire wafers using state-of-the-art electronic design automation (EDA) tools.

·        Design, model, and optimize silicon photonic fabrication processes.

·        Develop test plans and execute device and PIC testing and characterization measurements.

·        Coordinate packaging and chip interface requirements and light source specifications with other APIC teams.

Report team activities and progress to APIC management and customers/stakeholders.

Interact and coordinate directly with silicon photonic foundry engineers.

Manage team resources and schedules.

Mentor junior team members.

Qualifications:

·        U.S. citizen or current green card holder.

·        Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, Physics, or a related field with a focus on Integrated Photonics, and at least 5 years of direct experience in designing silicon photonics devices.

·        Proficiency in Lumerical simulation and layout design.

·        Practical experience with the tape-out process at a silicon photonics foundry, including familiarity with its PDK and foundry process.

·        Expertise in passive optical components, such as edge grating couplers, directional couplers, MMIs, MRR/MDR-based modulators/filters, and Ge photodetectors.

·        Experience with photonic foundry processes is essential.

·        Knowledge of laser design is a plus.

·        Hands-on experience with photonic testing equipment.

·        Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.

·        Strong communication skills and a proven ability to work both independently and in leadership positions.