You will be working with a multi-disciplinary research team in UK, as well as other Engineers in US and China, to design and optimize the silicon photonic chip for 3D imaging applications.
What you'll be doing
✓ Design and model state-of-the-art passive and active silicon photonics devices and integrated photonics systems
✓ Prototype novel optical components and architectures, evaluate their performance and collaborate other team members to integrate them into an optoelectronic system
✓ Perform hands-on testing of optical components, work with product and test engineers to evaluate its functionality, performance and reliability.
✓ Collaborate with our manufacturing partners on prototyping, optimization and transition into volume manufacturing of our silicon photonics chip
✓ Contribute and develop new IP, file patents and writing research papers ✓Mentor junior engineers
Essential requirements
✓ Master’s degree in physics, photonics, electrical engineering, or optical engineering, with 6+ years’ relevant experience; preferably Ph.D. in relevant subjects, with 3+ years’ experience in silicon photonics.
✓ Deep understanding of guided wave optics, planar waveguide theory and semiconductor physics
✓ Understand the working principle of waveguides, multiplexers/demultiplexers, tapers, couplers, modulators and integrated Ge Detectors
✓ Strong background in modelling and simulations of integrated photonic devices
✓ Experience with mainstream simulation and layout tools for photonic devices, such as Lumerical, Rsoft, L-edit, Cadence Virtuoso, Klayout, etc.
✓ Excellent communication skills, critical thinking, attention to details, and self-motivation
Nice to have
✓ Experience in programming languages, such as C++ or Python.
✓ Knowledge of semiconductor manufacturing process and technology
✓ Demonstrated ability to generate high quality patents and research papers
✓ Experience in high-speed optoelectronic device design and characterization
✓ Experience with lab testing equipment for optoelectronic devices, including lasers, high speed detectors, arbitrary waveform generators (AWGs), oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, precision positioning stages and so on
✓ Industry experience in development of semiconductor lasers, photodetectors, or modulators
✓ Experience of coaching and mentoring new or junior engineers.
Please apply online or send your CV to Dr. Xia Chen (xiachen@o-netcom.com).