Senior Engineer, Laser Development

Position Overview

The Senior Engineer, Laser Development will design and develop advanced optoelectronic devices including FP lasers, DFB lasers, EMLs, and external cavity laser modules. This role includes building test setups and characterization capabilities aligned with the company’s technology roadmap and integrating them into in-house manufacturing processes.

Responsibilities

Design and develop semiconductor laser-based devices

Build imaging setups for beam characterization and chip waveguide measurements

Integrate optical systems for stable wavelength and power control

Perform thermal, electrical, and high-frequency performance characterization and testing

Design and lead experiments to evaluate laser diode components

Improve correlation between measurements and simulations

Maintain full traceability of test and sample data

Serve as a technical lead for laser device development within optical engines

Generate test reports with detailed analysis

Support the lifecycle from design through high-volume manufacturing

Qualifications & Requirements

Master’s or PhD in optical engineering, physics, electrical engineering, or related field

5+ years of experience with lasers or semiconductor photonic devices

Experience with simulation tools such as Lumerical or Crosslight

Knowledge of semiconductor fabrication processes

Proficiency in Python, Excel, JMP, Minitab, or DOE

Experience with mask layout tools such as Klayout

Strong communication and teamwork skills

Experienced candidates will be considered for higher level position.