
Silicon Photonics Design Engineer - Biophotonics
Required skills
- Silicon Photonics
- Biophotonics
- integrated photonic devices
- sensing applications
- photonic components
- sensor concepts
- simulation
- characterization
- silicon photonic components
- photonic integrated circuits
Nice to have
- Physics
- Optics
- Electrical Engineering
- optoelectronics
- photonics
- semiconductor devices
Role summary
Apple is seeking a Silicon Photonics Design Engineer with a focus on Biophotonics to develop novel integrated photonic devices for breakthrough sensing applications. The role involves design, simulation, and characterization of silicon photonic components for next-generation photonic integrated circuits. The ideal candidate will collaborate within an optical science team and with multi-disciplinary groups. A BS degree and 10 years of relevant industry experience are required, along with experience in simulation and modeling of photonic components. A Master's or PhD in Physics, Optics, or Electrical Engineering is preferred, along with deep understanding of optoelectronics, photonics, semiconductor devices, and extensive design/modeling experience on SOI platforms.
Description
Apple is looking for a Photonics Design Engineer to work on the development of novel integrated photonic devices that will enable breakthrough sensing applications in Apple products. You will work within an optical science team and collaborate with a multi-disciplinary group to demonstrate new photonic components and sensor concepts. The candidate will be responsible for design, simulation, and characterization of silicon photonic components to enable the next generation of photonic integrated circuits.
Minimum Qualifications
BS and a minimum of 10 years relevant industry experience Experience with simulation and modeling of photonic components
Preferred Qualifications
Master’s or PhD degree in Physics, Optics, Electrical Engineering or equivalent fields Deep understanding of optoelectronics, photonics, and semiconductor devices Extensive design and modeling experiences of passive and active components on SOI platforms Experience in designing MUX/DeMUX components Experience in circuit simulation, high order mode mitigation or polarization management Good understanding of optical measurement techniques and hands-on experience in device characterization Strong programming skills and proficiency in statistical data analysis in Python, Matlab, JMP or similar.
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