Optical Engineer III
$46 - $66 per hourINSPYR Solutions
Title: Optical Engineer - Photonic Integrated Circuit (PIC) Design & Analysis
Location: Redmond, WA (Onsite)
Duration: 12 months
Compensation: $46 - $66
Work Requirements: US Citizen, GC Holders or Authorized to Work in the U.S. Optical Engineer - Photonic Integrated Circuit (PIC) Design & Analysis Description :
Summary
Technology is our focus and quality is our commitment. As a national expert in delivering flexible technology and talent solutions, we strategically align industry and technical expertise with our clients' business objectives and cultural needs. Our solutions are tailored to each client and include a wide variety of professional services, project, and talent solutions. By always striving for excellence and focusing on the human aspect of our business, we work seamlessly with our talent and clients to match the right solutions to the right opportunities. Learn more about us at inspyrsolutions.com.
INSPYR Solutions provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, INSPYR Solutions complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. Information collected and processed through your application with INSPYR Solutions (including any job applications you choose to submit) is subject to INSPYR Solutions' Privacy Policy and INSPYR Solutions' AI and Automated Employment Decision Tool Policy: . By submitting an application, you are consenting to being contacted by INSPYR Solutions through phone, email, or text.
26-158515
Location: Redmond, WA (Onsite)
Duration: 12 months
Compensation: $46 - $66
Work Requirements: US Citizen, GC Holders or Authorized to Work in the U.S. Optical Engineer - Photonic Integrated Circuit (PIC) Design & Analysis Description :
Summary
- Design, simulate, and optimize Photonic Integrated Circuits (PICs) for next-generation near-to-eye display technologies.
- Develop fabrication-ready PIC layouts, ensuring compliance with foundry PDKs and supporting the full tapeout process.
- Perform photonic device modeling, optimization, and parametric analysis to improve performance and manufacturability.
- Collaborate with researchers, TPMs, and engineering leadership throughout the design-to-fabrication lifecycle.
- Support cutting-edge R&D efforts focused on integrated photonics and display technologies.
- 3+ years designing, simulating, and laying out Photonic Integrated Circuits (PICs) for visible or IR wavelengths.
- Experience with photonic simulation tools such as Lumerical (FDTD/MODE/DEVICE), Ansys Photonics, Synopsys RSoft, or COMSOL Multiphysics.
- 2+ years using PIC layout tools such as KLayout, Cadence Virtuoso, gdsfactory, including GDSII generation and foundry PDK integration.
- Experience supporting commercial foundry tapeouts and understanding fabrication constraints.
- 2+ years using Python or MATLAB for scripting, automation, or analysis.
- MS or preferably PhD in Electrical Engineering, Optical Sciences, Physics, or a related field.
- Active PIC design, fabrication, and validation (especially LiNbO or BTO platforms).
- Photonic device characterization (optical/electro-optic measurements).
- Fiber optics, free-space optics, PIC packaging.
- Statistical modeling, sensitivity analysis, and yield optimization.
- Circuit-level photonic simulation tools (Lumerical Interconnect, Synopsys OptSim, VPIphotonics).
- Semiconductor fabrication process knowledge and process-induced performance optimization.
- Comprehensive medical benefits
- Competitive pay
- 401(k) Retirement plan
- ...and much more!
Technology is our focus and quality is our commitment. As a national expert in delivering flexible technology and talent solutions, we strategically align industry and technical expertise with our clients' business objectives and cultural needs. Our solutions are tailored to each client and include a wide variety of professional services, project, and talent solutions. By always striving for excellence and focusing on the human aspect of our business, we work seamlessly with our talent and clients to match the right solutions to the right opportunities. Learn more about us at inspyrsolutions.com.
INSPYR Solutions provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, INSPYR Solutions complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. Information collected and processed through your application with INSPYR Solutions (including any job applications you choose to submit) is subject to INSPYR Solutions' Privacy Policy and INSPYR Solutions' AI and Automated Employment Decision Tool Policy: . By submitting an application, you are consenting to being contacted by INSPYR Solutions through phone, email, or text.
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