Senior Development Engineer – Photonic Devices / VCSEL Epitaxy (m/f/d)
Core
Design and optimize epitaxial stacks for VCSEL and photonic devices using semiconductor physics and numerical simulations to meet optical, electrical, and thermal requirements.
Role type
Senior IC R&D engineer (semiconductor physics/photonic devices)
Builds
Epitaxial layer stacks and device architectures for VCSELs and related photonic structures
Domain
Semiconductor physics and photonic devices
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Semiconductor device physics, epitaxial stack design, numerical simulation (optical/thermal/carrier transport), experimental data interpretation, device architecture strategy, technical documentation, mentoring
Preferred skills
Experience with translational R&D initiatives, collaboration with industry partners
Technologies
Optical cavity simulations, electronic band structure tools, thermal/electro-thermal simulation software
Responsibilities
Design and simulate epitaxial layer stacks; develop and refine device simulation models; translate system requirements into epitaxial specifications; define experiments and interpret measurement data; contribute to device architecture roadmaps; analyze performance data to identify optimization paths; mentor junior engineers and students
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with R&D leadership