III-V Design and Validation Expert

Responsibilities:

III-V Design & Validation

• Lead and contribute to cutting-edge III-V photonic design projects, focusing on high-performance laser and amplifier architectures.
• Develop and validate designs for high-power Distributed Feedback Lasers (DFBs), Master Oscillator Power Amplifiers (MOPAs), and Semiconductor Optical Amplifiers (SOAs).
• Optimize epitaxial structures and waveguide designs to produce a high quality beam and maximize wall plug efficiency.
• Proactively identify and address reliability challenges early in the design process to ensure long-term stability and performance.
• Manage and oversee tapeout processes with III-V foundries, ensuring designs meet rigorous performance, manufacturability, and scalability criteria.
• Drive iterative design and validation cycles to achieve continuous improvements in device performance and reliability.

Device Testing & Optimization

• Conduct detailed testing and characterization of III-V devices, including high-power DFBs, MOPAs, and SOAs.
• Develop and refine testing protocols to ensure precision, reproducibility, and alignment with design specifications.
• Analyze test data to identify performance gaps and collaborate with design teams to implement targeted enhancements.

Product Qualification

• Support comprehensive product qualification processes to meet industry standards and surpass customer expectations.
• Troubleshoot and resolve technical challenges related to product validation, compliance, and reliability.
• Formulate strategies to mitigate potential failure modes and strengthen device robustness.

Laser Physics Expertise

• Apply advanced knowledge of laser physics to improve the performance, efficiency, and reliability of III-V photonic devices.
• Provide expert insights into the design and optimization of high-power laser systems, ensuring they meet stringent project objectives.

Collaboration & Leadership

• Lead technical collaborations with external foundries and partners on projects involving SOAs, MOPAs, and high-power DFBs.
• Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams, including design, testing, and product groups, to ensure smooth project execution and integration.
• Mentor and guide team members, fostering innovation and encouraging knowledge sharing.

Qualifications:

• Extensive expertise in III-V photonic device design, with a strong focus on high-power DFBs, MOPAs, and SOAs.
• Hands-on experience in device characterization, testing, and iterative validation processes.
• Deep understanding of reliability challenges in III-V photonics and the ability to devise effective mitigation strategies.
• Strong foundation in laser physics, with the ability to translate theoretical principles into practical, high-performance solutions.
• Track record of managing design iterations and delivering reliable, high-performance photonic solutions.
• Exceptional collaboration skills, with the ability to align with external foundries and multidisciplinary teams to achieve project success.
• Master's or Ph.D. in Engineering Physics, Photonics, Optics, Electrical Engineering, or a related discipline.

Xscape Photonics offers compensation in the form of base salary, bonus, and stock options.  We also offer comprehensive benefits including fully paid medical, dental, and vision insurance.