Optical Design Engineer (Silicon Photonics) | PIC Design
Texas InstrumentsJob Title
Optical Design Engineer (Silicon Photonics) | PIC Design
Role Summary
The position is part of Kilby Labs, which focuses on advanced R&D and product development at Texas Instruments. The role involves designing silicon photonics solutions for data communications and working on methodologies, tools, and automation flows for PIC design.
Experience Level
Mid-level, requiring 2+ years of industry experience in silicon photonics.
Responsibilities
The Optical Design Engineer will have the following key responsibilities:
- Design passive and active PIC components.
- Translate schematic layouts to .gds files and develop PCells.
- Build and maintain Process Design Kits and layout automation.
- Perform DRC and LVS checks for layout verification.
- Collaborate for design for manufacturability and test.
- Implement solutions for volume products.
- Link design rules to manufacturing test data.
- Oversee designs through to mass production.
- Engage in R&D for developing next-gen photonics technologies.
- Present work findings to stakeholders.
Requirements
Minimum qualifications include:
- Master’s or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Physics, or related field.
- 2+ years experience in Si photonics PDKs and automation.
- Proficiency with design tools like COMSOL and Cadence Virtuoso.
- Experience with multiple successful tape-outs.
- Ability to work independently and in a team setting.
Preferred qualifications include:
- Experience with EPDA flows and automation frameworks.
- Hands-on silicon photonics test automation experience.
- Strong communication skills.
Education Requirements
A Master’s or PhD degree in Electrical Engineering, Physics, Applied Physics, Photonics, or related field is required.
About the Company
Company: Texas Instruments
Headquarters: Dallas, Texas, USA
Texas Instruments is a global semiconductor company that designs, manufactures, and sells analog and embedded processing chips for various markets including industrial, automotive, and personal electronics. The company's innovations aim to make electronics more affordable and reliable, fostering advancements in technology through each generation of semiconductors.
