Lead Silicon Photonics Design Engineer

Coherent Corp.

Silicon Photonics Designer responsible for designing, testing, and debugging silicon photonic circuits at Coherent Corp. Collaborating with engineering groups to deliver high-performance chips.

Posted 7/13/2026full-timeHorsham • Pennsylvania • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $100,625 - $172,250 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in silicon photonics device design, simulation, and layout, with a strong focus on RF and optical simulation tools. Proven ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams for device optimization and testing in photonic integrated circuits.

Highest-signal resume keywords

PhD In Electrical And Computer EngineeringSilicon/III-V Photonic Devices DesignRF/SI Simulation And OptimizationTesting And Characterization Of Optoelectronic DevicesPhotonic Integrated Circuits Design CAD Tools

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Hard Skills

Silicon Photonics Device DesignOptical Simulation ToolsRF Simulation ToolsCAD ToolsTapeout ExperienceTesting And CharacterizationHigh-Speed Opto-Electronic Devices DesignHigh-Speed Analog CircuitryDigital Electronics CircuitryDigital Signal Processing

Soft Skills

Excellent Verbal And Written Communication SkillsExcellent Teamwork SkillsStrong IndependenceSelf-MotivatedInnovative Thinking

Tools & Technologies

LumericalRsoftHFSSADSCSTCadenceSynopsisPython Design Environments

Industry Keywords

Optical Transceiver ModulesFiber Optic Communication SystemsWireless Communication SystemsModule Packaging In Optical Communications

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Python

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Work on silicon photonics device design, simulation, and layout
Run a variety of optical simulation tools, including Lumerical and Rsoft
Run a variety of RF simulation tools, including HFSS, ADS, and CST
Run a variety of CAD tools, including Cadence, Synopsis, and Python design environments
Tape out silicon photonics design in external and internal fabs
Work with module developers to design the optical subassemblies
Work with foundries to define and optimize the device structures and processes
Work with test engineering teams to perform characterization of silicon photonics devices
Work with quality engineers to create test and qualification plans

Requirements

What you’ll need

PhD degree in Electrical and Computer Engineering, Optics and Optical Engineering, Physics, or related field
2 years of industrial experience in design and optimization of silicon/III-V photonic devices and photonic integrated circuits
Strong experience on RF/SI simulation and optimization
Strong experience in photonic integrated circuits design CAD tools
Strong tapeout experience with photonics foundries
5 years of experience in testing and characterization of optoelectronic devices and modules
Excellent experience of design/optimization of high-speed opto-electronic devices
Good knowledge of high-speed analog circuitry
In-depth understanding of optical transceiver modules
Good knowledge of fiber optic and/or wireless communication systems
Good knowledge of module packaging in optical communications
Good knowledge of digital electronics circuitry
Good knowledge of digital signal processing
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Excellent teamwork skills and strong independence
Self-motivated with innovative thinking

Benefits

Comp & perks

Authorized to work in US
Follow the site EHS procedures and Corporate EHS standards
Maintain and execute applicable ISO standards