Senior Photonics System and High-Speed Modeling Engineer, Photonics

OpenLight Photonics•Santa Clara, CA

6d•$130,000 - $230,000•Hybrid

About The Position

As a Photonic Systems and High-Speed Modeling Engineer, you will roll up your sleeves for hands-on lab-based testing and analysis of photonic components, integrated circuits (PICs), and systems; and also lead projects with our ecosystem partners and customers to ensure compatibility and suitability of the platform for applications in communications, lidar, quantum computing, sensing, and more. This role is certain to stretch your background in optical, electrical, and high-speed system integration design, modeling, and testing in ways that are sure to contribute to career development.

Requirements

Advanced degree in Electrical Engineering, Photonics, or related field
Relevant experience in design, test, and debug of photonic and high-speed systems, particularly transceivers.
Experience with and understanding of high-speed photonic driver/TIA interfaces.
Strong analytical skills, excellent communication abilities, and a collaborative mindset.
Proficiency with Keysight ADS, RF test / modeling, and understanding of small and large-signal modeling of high-speed communication systems.
Hands-on experience with optical and high-speed test equipment.
Strong Python (or similar) programming ability.
Ability to read a schematic, ability to debug, and general familiarity with printed circuit boards (PCBs).
Experience in design and test of photonic modules such as transceivers or Lidar modules
Strong communication skills to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams, partners, and customers.
Ability to work in a fast-paced startup environment and adapt to evolving priorities.
Self-starting and independent but able to collaborate with teams inside and outside the company.

Responsibilities

RF modeling of small and large-signal performance of OpenLight high-speed components at RF frequencies when integrated onto PCBs and substrates with drivers and TIAs.
Optical system modeling of the effects of noise and nonlinearities on optical link performance.
Correlation of models with data from evaluation boards and systems integrating OpenLight PICs.
Photonic system performance characterization to generate & analyze data, summarize findings, and clearly communicate conclusions.
Engage with team members and customers, including generating customer-facing documentation.