Photonics Design Engineer, Laser

As a Photonics Design Engineer at Lightmatter, your responsibilities include designing and optimizing silicon photonic devices for laser systems, creating layout designs for device test structures, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure that all designs meet or exceed performance benchmarks.

To qualify for the Photonics Design Engineer role at Lightmatter, you should have a Ph.D. in EECS, Physics, Photonics, or a related field with 3 years of relevant experience, particularly in silicon photonics device design and testing. Familiarity with tools like Lumerical and software for data analysis and modeling is essential.

The work environment for a Photonics Design Engineer at Lightmatter is dynamic and collaborative. You will work in a hybrid model with a diverse team of professionals, where innovative ideas are celebrated, and you will actively engage in solving complex technical challenges.

Lightmatter supports the professional development of its Photonics Design Engineers through training and development programs, opportunities for publication at premier optics conferences, and an environment that encourages continual learning and collaboration among brilliant industry leaders.

Lightmatter offers a competitive benefits package for its Photonics Design Engineers, including comprehensive health care coverage, retirement savings matching, generous paid time off, paid family leave, and equity grants, all designed to support your work-life balance and career growth.

In your answer, discuss specific projects where you successfully designed silicon photonics devices. Be sure to highlight your knowledge of various design tools like Lumerical and how you addressed challenges during the design process.

Provide a detailed overview of your process for testing photonics devices, mentioning how you develop test plans, your experience analyzing performance data, and any troubleshooting strategies you’ve used to resolve issues.

Share your methods for task prioritization, perhaps discussing any tools or techniques you use to manage deadlines effectively while ensuring quality work on multiple projects.

Discuss specific projects or roles where you successfully executed photonics engineering tasks, focusing on your project management skills, collaboration with multidisciplinary teams, and handling of unexpected challenges.

Detail your experience with simulation tools, mentioning those you’ve worked with. Explain how you’ve used these tools to enhance your designs and optimize performance in the context of silicon photonics.

Talk about your commitment to professional growth, including any conferences, journals, or professional networks you follow to stay informed about advancements in photonics and laser technologies.

Share a specific challenging project or issue you encountered, detailing your analytical approach, the steps you took to resolve it, and the outcome, emphasizing your problem-solving abilities.

Discuss your strategies for fostering open communication, setting clear expectations, and facilitating collaboration among team members from various disciplines to achieve shared goals.

Highlight any research publications, patents, or presentations you've created, and discuss how your contributions have impacted the field of photonics, showcasing your innovative thinking.

Convey your enthusiasm for Lightmatter's mission and its culture of innovation. Discuss how your values align with the company's goals and how you are excited to contribute to the development of revolutionary technologies.