Sr. Staff Photonics Systems Engineer

Boston, MAfull timeOn Site

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$185k–$217k

H1B: yes

Lightmatter Sr. Staff Photonics Systems Engineer developing integrated scalable silicon photonics solutions for AI communications and computation. Collaborates cross-functionally to design, execute, and validate photonics products.

Responsibilities

Engage with a cross-functional team to design and deliver a successful high-volume laser and optical product
Collaborate with product and architecture teams to drive new laser and photonics concepts
Work closely with hardware and software teams to translate high level module product requirements and architecture specifications into a detailed engineering execution plan
Engage in problem-solving to resolve design and manufacturing challenges for innovative high-performance laser solutions
Actively collaborate across disciplines—with electronics, photonics, mechanical, thermal and package-design engineering teams—to build photonic systems, control algorithms, PICs, and control ASICs that meet performance, power, and production requirements
Collaborate with control-system and test engineers to define production test and validation protocols, as well as to characterize components and debug test results from prototype level to validation
Work with external vendors to ensure timely development and delivery of key processes and components

Qualification

A PhStrong understanding of laser physicsWilling and able to learn quickly

Required

A Ph.D. in Photonics, Electrical Engineering, Applied Physics, or a related discipline, with at least 3 years of relevant post-degree experience (or equivalent)
A minimum of 8 years of experience in photonic devices, photonic integrated circuits, and semiconductor physics
Strong understanding of silicon photonics
Experience of closely collaborating with cross-functional engineering teams, like photonics design, packaging, thermal, system engineering and firmware to name a few
Ability to convey complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders with strong and clear communication
Demonstrated strong problem solving skills specifically pertaining to problems that do not have obvious solutions

Preferred

Strong understanding of laser physics
Experience in lasers or silicon photonics for datacom applications
Experience with control systems and system engineering
Experience working in a high volume manufacturing environment
Demonstrated technical leadership of a cross-functional team
Willing and able to learn quickly, self-starter with a “no task is too big or small” attitude

Benefits

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Equity/RSU
Parental Leave
Life Insurance

Company

Lightmatter

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