Senior PIC Design Engineer
Langham Recruitment
We are supporting our client hiring for a Senior PIC Design Engineer (III-V) who develops next-generation networking technologies for AI/ML and high-performance computing.
They’re seeking a Senior Photonics Engineer to develop photonic integrated circuits (PIC), contributing to the design, simulation, layout and tape out of advanced photonic components.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead the design and simulation of both passive and active photonic components.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams on layout development, mask generation, and tape-out activities.
- Develop, review, and maintain detailed technical specifications and design documentation across the supply chain.
- Work closely with external partners and suppliers to support joint development activities.
- Contribute technical insight and analysis to inform product and technology roadmap decisions.
- Support test development, experimental validation, and data analysis for photonic devices.
Required Experience & Skills:
- PhD in Physics or a related discipline, with a focus on photonics, semiconductors, or optical communications.
- Minimum 3 years of industry or academic experience in photonics or a closely related field.
- Experience with epitaxial layer design for III-V materials using commercial or in-house tools.
- Proven track record in designing high-speed optical systems and PICs for lasers, modulators, detectors, and amplifiers.
- Strong expertise in photonic simulation tools and methods (e.g. FDTD, EME)
- Proficiency in photonic layout and mask design tools (e.g. Synopsys, Nazca, KLayout, or similar).
Benefits:
- Salary Crica £90,000 DoE
- Lucrative stock options.
- 25 days holiday + bank holidays + Xmas/New Years Shutdown.
- Hybrid working.
- Private Healthcare & Life Assurance.
- Relocation assistance.
Application opens at the source listing. Free for jobseekers.