Principal PIC Simulation Engineer

As a Principal PIC Simulation, Materials and Device Characterization Engineer , you will serve as a technical authority within Nokia's Optical Components organization, responsible for deep technical leadership in photonic integrated circuit (PIC) device physics, materials characterization, simulation, and optoelectronic testing .

This role focuses on understanding, modeling, and characterizing materials and devices for advanced optoelectronic applications , enabling rootcause identification and guiding corrective actions across design, process, and manufacturing teams. You will operate with a high degree of autonomy, influence crossfunctional engineering direction, and contribute directly to the success of Nokia's nextgeneration optical component technologies.

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PIC Device Physics, Simulation & Modeling

• Act as a subject matter expert in PIC device physics , guiding design and technology decisions
• Develop, apply, and correlate device and material simulation models to experimental and manufacturing data
• Work effectively with simulation packages, scripting environments, and large data sets to extract insight and guide technical direction
• Partner with device design, process, and product engineering teams to translate modeling and characterization results into actionable improvements

Materials & Device Characterization

• Lead materials characterization across semiconductor, metal, and dielectric layers, including interpretation of complex physical and electrical data
• Drive optoelectronic testing and characterization of PIC devices, correlating performance to material properties and processing conditions
• Establish characterization methodologies and best practices to support technology development, yield improvement, and reliability objectives

Root Cause Analysis & Corrective Action

• Drive root cause analysis of complex materials, device, and performance issues using datadriven and physicsbased approaches
• Define and implement corrective actions , working across design, process, integration, and manufacturing teams
• Translate characterization and modeling results into clear technical recommendations and risk assessments

Technical Leadership & CrossFunctional Influence

• Provide technical leadership at the Principal level , influencing strategy and technical direction beyond immediate project scope
• Drive crossfunctional teams of engineers toward shared technical objectives
• Mentor and guide engineers across levels, elevating overall organizational capability in simulation, materials, and device understanding
• Communicate complex technical findings clearly to engineering, management, and business stakeholders

• Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, Physics, or a related field
• Minimum 10 years of experience developing and characterizing materials and devices for optoelectronic applications
• Deep expertise in:
  • PIC device physics
  • Semiconductor, metal, and dielectric materials properties, characterization methods, and data interpretation
  • Optoelectronic testing of PIC devices
  • Modeling, simulation, scripting , and working with large, complex data sets
  • Physicsbased and datadriven root cause analysis
• Demonstrated ability to drive crossfunctional engineering teams to measurable outcomes
• Excellent communication and organizational skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting technology development, qualification, and yield ramp for photonic devices
• Strong background correlating simulation, materials characterization, and manufacturing data
• Experience influencing technical direction across geographically distributed teams
• Track record of solving complex, multidisciplinary problems in optoelectronics or compound semiconductor technologies