Principal Engineer Silicon Photonics

What You'll Do

• Perform design and layout of photonic devices, circuits and subsystems for next generation of Optical Engines Perform advanced optical, thermal, and RF modeling and simulations to guide design decisions and technology development Evaluate, debug and refine fabricated photonic devices and circuits based on characterization results Contribute to design reviews, documentation, and methodology improvements • Contribute to IP generation and technology roadmaps Collaborate with other teams to enable control and integration of photonic circuits into advanced systems Required Qualifications PhD in Electronics and Communication Engineering or a relevant discipline with focus on Silicon Photonics or Integrated Optics 7+ years of relevant experience in silicon photonics or closely related domains Strong foundation in physics, electromagnetics, and integrated optics Deep understanding of silicon photonics fabrication, packaging, and testing Proven hands-on experience in design and layout of passive and active photonic devices and circuits Advanced modeling and data analysis skills using MATLAB and/or Python Proficiency with photonic design and simulation tools (e.g., Lumerical, Tidy3D) Experience with hybrid photonic platforms (e.g., InP/Si, TFLN) is a strong advantage What we offer Base Salary Equity Annual Bonus Plan Medical Insurance Information about our benefits you can find here: https://gf.com/careers/opportunities-in-europe/