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Photonic Design Engineer

Job in Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara County, California, 93190, USA
Listing for: Brightpath Associates LLC
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-01-04
Job specializations:
  • Engineering
    Systems Engineer, Electronics Engineer
Job Description & How to Apply Below

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We are an early‑stage startup specializing in next‑generation optical link solutions. As a Photonic Design Engineer on our team, you’ll help us make a transformative impact on data centers and AI computing.

Role Overview:

The rapid evolution of AI networks has created an urgent need for innovative fiber‑optic communication solutions that incorporate photonic integrated circuits (PICs). On our growing team, you will drive the development of our core optical PIC technology through design, simulation, and testing.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Design, simulate, and optimize passive and active photonic components using a variety of simulation tools like RSoft, Lumerical, HFSS, EMPro, COMSOL, Sentaurus, and Silvaco.
  • Plan and execute Design of Experiments (DOEs) to optimize photonic components.
  • Design layouts for high‑speed optical transmitters and receivers on tools such as GDS Factory, Luceda IPKISS, and Opto Compiler.
  • Perform system‑level simulations, integrating both simulated and real test data, using tools such as Opt Sim and VPI.
  • Oversee assembly, packaging, and integration of PICs with electronic components on PCBs.
  • Define and implement standardized test plans for photonic components and PICs.
  • Conduct comprehensive testing and validation of high‑speed PICs and optoelectronic assemblies, including transmitters and receivers.
  • Define and execute reliability studies and failure analysis for photonic components, PICs and optoelectronic assemblies.
Required

Qualifications and Skills:

  • M.S. or Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, Physics, or related field.
  • Experience with design, test, and integration of photonic components for telecom or datacom transceivers, including lasers, MZMs, photodiodes, and passive components.
  • Hands‑on experience developing and executing test plans for PICs.
  • Proficiency in the simulation and design tools listed under Key Responsibilities.
  • Strong teamwork, collaboration, and communication skills.
Preferred

Qualifications and Skills:

  • Experience delivering photonic components and PICs for telecom or datacom products.
  • High‑speed modulator and detector design and test experience.
  • Experience with PIC product packaging, testing, and qualification.
  • Yield, reliability and failure analysis experience.
If it interests you, please reply to me with your updated resume and the pre‑screening questions below:
  • Please tell us more about your recent and total experience related to this position.
  • Reason for looking for a job change?
  • How soon can you start? Notice period?
  • Current base & Expected base?

Best Regards!

Associate Manager

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