Senior Principal Laser Diode Engineer

What You Will Do

• Provide detailed technical expertise on III-V laser diode designs to guide R&D team for competitive product architectures (especially GaAs-based, secondarily InP-based), including design refinements (i.e., epi, process) to improve supplier performance/reliability
• Define and implement performance and reliability specifications of semiconductor lasers aligned with product requirements and roadmaps
• Provide perspective on laser-diode supplier selection, including technology maturity assessments, reliability assessment/modeling (e.g., Weibull, lognormal, etc.)
• Support failure analysis investigations and resolution strategies for laser failures, working closely with internal teams, suppliers, and customers
• Work intimately with optical packaging team to create next-gen designs (e.g., CPO, ELSFP)
• Support supplier development initiatives, e.g., audits, quality improvement plans, and risk mitigation strategies

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

• PhD in Photonics, Semiconductors, Optics or related laser technology 
• At least 10 years of industry experience with designing semiconductor lasers
• Experience in design, epi, fabrication, testing, and productization of semiconductor lasers (e.g., especially high-power lasers and transmitters)
• Knowledge of laser and component qualification tests (i.e., GR-468), multicell reliability testing, methodology and analytic tools (e.g., ReliaSoft Weibull++/ALTA, JMP)
• Experience with failure mode signatures associated with these devices, and track record of FMA and resolution
• Experienced in creating specifications of semiconductor lasers
• Experience of communication with vendors and customers

For this role, we anticipate paying $180,000 - 350,000 per year. This role is eligible for variable pay, issued as a monetary bonus or in another form.

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Our Benefits

Our goal is for each employee, and their families, to live fulfilling and healthy lives. We provide essential resources and support to build and maintain physical, financial, and emotional strength - focusing on overall wellbeing so you can focus on what matters most. Our benefits plan includes - medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, ADD, disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, and may also include infertility assistance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance. Specific eligibility criteria is set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy or guideline and benefits may vary by geographic region. If you have questions on what benefits apply to you, please speak to your recruiter.

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Equal Opportunities

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