Laser Research Scientist Responsibilities:

• Develop novel high-performance laser diode devices in the visible wavelength region, from physical concepts to demonstrating device performance and manufacturability.
• Work across physics fundamentals, epitaxy, device design, fabrication processes, and advanced characterization.
• Design and implement advanced test equipment to characterize laser diodes in a R&D environment.
• Contribute to technology development, internally and through external partners, and including epitaxy of compound semiconductors, optoelectronic device architecture and design, and semiconductor process development.
• Take leadership in identifying technologies, managing internal and external investigations, and selecting technical pathways to support evolving program needs.
• Work with internal teams and external partners to deliver robust processes & devices that meet development roadmap targets.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, relevant technical field, or equivalent practical experience.
• PhD degree in Electrical Engineering, Material Science, Physics, or related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 8 years of experience working in a semiconductor-related technical environment.
• Experience in solid-state physics with a proven track record of success in applying optical simulation and electrical transport models in novel inorganic laser diode devices.
• 8 years lab experience in one of the following areas: laser diode fabrication, laser diode simulation, laser diode test and characterization, or laser diode assembly.
• Experience in modulation schemes and associated drive circuitry.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience effectively working with cross-site & cross-functional teams.
• Experience in semiconductor technologies, covering various material systems (e.g., InGaN, AlGaInP) or device types including light-emitting diodes (LED), lasers.
• Hands-on experience in research and development in semiconductors/optoelectronics.
• Experience in modeling device physics, materials science, and device physics (e.g., light emitting diode, laser).
• Experience with semiconductor epitaxy (e.g., metal-organic chemical vapor deposition, molecular beam epitaxy), semiconductor processing, process/device characterization, test and assembly, reliability and failure analysis.

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