Brightpath Associates LLC · 9 hours ago
Photonic Design Engineer
Santa Barbara, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior LevelBrightpath Associates LLC is an early-stage startup specializing in next-generation optical link solutions. As a Photonic Design Engineer, you will drive the development of core optical PIC technology through design, simulation, and testing to impact data centers and AI computing.
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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 OptoCompiler
Perform system-level simulations, integrating both simulated and real test data, using tools such as OptSim 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
Qualification
Required
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
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
Company
Brightpath Associates LLC
Brightpath is USA based executive search firm providing recruitment expertise that enables businesses to meet their workforce demands.
Founded in 2016
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase