Senior Silicon Photonics Design Engineer

Coherent Corp.

Horsham, PA, United States
Base: $100,650 - $172,370; bonus/equity: not speci...
Hybrid
Silicon photonics pic tapeout experience
Synopsys optocompiler and cadence virtuoso
Lumerical fdtd mode device interconnect
Coherent Corp. is seeking a Senior Silicon Photonics Design Engineer for their Horsham, PA location. This hybrid role involves designing and implementing silicon photonic integrated circuits (PICs) and requires a PhD or MS in a relevant field along with extensive industry experience

Job Summary

  • The role involves designing and tapeouting advanced silicon photonic integrated circuits including coherent receivers and transmitters.
  • Candidates will work closely with external foundries to verify designs and ensure robustness across process variations.
  • The position supports the transition from prototype to high-volume manufacturing through design for manufacturability and yield optimization.

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Coherent Corp. is seeking a Senior Silicon Photonics Design Engineer for their Horsham, PA location. This hybrid role involves designing and implementing silicon photonic integrated circuits (PICs) and requires a PhD or MS in a relevant field along with extensive industry experience.

Salary

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

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Silicon photonics PIC tapeout experience
  • Synopsys OptoCompiler and Cadence Virtuoso
  • Lumerical FDTD MODE DEVICE INTERCONNECT
  • CST Microwave Studio HFSS Tidy3D ADS
  • Coherent optical architectures understanding
  • Foundry PDK and layout environment familiarity

Nice-to-have

  • Programming for simulation automation
  • Packaging and fiber coupling techniques
  • RF design and electro-optic modeling
  • Mentoring junior engineers
  • Cross-functional team collaboration skills

Key Requirements

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

Work Rights

Not specified

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