Senior Silicon Photonics Design Engineer

Coherent Corp.

Horsham, PA, United States
Base: $100,650 - $172,370; bonus/equity: not speci...
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Silicon photonics pic design and tapeout
Synopsys optocompiler and cadence virtuoso
Lumerical fdtd mode device interconnect
** Coherent Corp. is seeking a Senior Silicon Photonics Design Engineer to design and tapeout silicon photonic integrated circuits (PICs) in a hybrid work environment in Horsham, PA. The ideal candidate should have extensive experience in silicon photonics design and a strong background in electromagnetic and optical simulations. **

Job Summary

  • The role involves designing and tapeouting advanced silicon photonic integrated circuits including coherent receivers and transmitters.
  • Candidates must possess strong expertise in electromagnetic simulation tools such as Lumerical, CST, and HFSS to validate device performance.
  • The position requires close collaboration with external foundries and interdisciplinary teams to support New Product Introduction phases.

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** Coherent Corp. is seeking a Senior Silicon Photonics Design Engineer to design and tapeout silicon photonic integrated circuits (PICs) in a hybrid work environment in Horsham, PA. The ideal candidate should have extensive experience in silicon photonics design and a strong background in electromagnetic and optical simulations. **

Salary

Base: $100,650 - $172,370; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Competitive compensation program

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • silicon photonics PIC design and tapeout
  • Synopsys OptoCompiler and Cadence Virtuoso
  • Lumerical FDTD MODE DEVICE INTERCONNECT
  • CST Microwave Studio HFSS Tidy3D ADS
  • photonic foundry PDK familiarity
  • coherent optical architecture understanding

Nice-to-have

  • mentorship of junior engineers
  • cross-functional collaboration skills
  • design for manufacturability expertise
  • RF design and electro-optic modeling
  • packaging and fiber coupling knowledge

Key Requirements

  • PhD or MS in Electrical Engineering or related field
  • 5+ years experience in silicon photonics design
  • Proven experience with PIC tapeouts and foundry interactions
  • Authorized to work in the US

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