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R&D Laser Design and Modeling Engineer

Applied Optoelectronics, Inc.
Sugar, TX Full Time
POSTED ON 9/20/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 10/19/2026

Summary

AOI is a leading supplier of high-speed transceivers used in fiber optical communications. We are looking for a highly motivated Semiconductor Laser Design and Modeling Engineer. Responsibilities include design, modeling, and simulations of InP and GaAs based high-speed and high-power semiconductor lasers. The candidate is responsible for creating models and software to develop next-generation new optoelectronics products in a young & dynamic RD team.

Responsibilities

  • Apply in-house design packages, commercial software, and self-written scripts to create high-speed or high-power laser device modeling and simulations, including optical waveguide, DC, RF, and thermal simulations.

  • Design process flow and photomask with device fabrication engineers.

  • Coordinate design verification with in-house Growth, Processing, Packaging, Characterization, and Reliability teams.

  • Analyze experimental results to improve the design or model.

  • Work as a team to propose new laser designs and provide supports to design optimizations.

  • Provide regular written and oral reports on design tasks and progresses.

Qualifications

  • Ph.D. degree in Electrical Engineering, Physics, Optics or other related fields; or M.S. degree with 5 years relevant laser design experiences.

  • 2 years of work experience in semiconductor laser design is preferred.

  • Education can generally be substituted for required specialized experience.

  • Preferably having previous design experiences in one or more of the following areas: high-speed laser, electro absorption modulated laser (EML), vertical cavity surface- emitting laser (VCSEL), and high power laser.

  • Mastery of Matlab or other programming languages.

  • Fully understand theories of semiconductor laser, photodetector, and other optoelectronic devices.

  • Knowledge of basic semiconductor device fabrication process is a plus

  • Self-motivated, careful, detail-oriented, and ability to think logically.

Location

This position will be on-site based in Sugar Land, Texas.

WHY AOI?

In addition to competitive salary, AOI offers

  • Flexible and competitive health (medical, dental, vision) plans offer the employee with the right options to meet individual and family needs

  • Employer matching on 401(k) deferrals

  • Generous PTO policy, with unused PTO payout at end of the year

  • Relocation package available within US

  • Immigration sponsorships (Must be currently authorized to work in the US)

We do not accept unsolicited proposals from third-party recruiters or agencies. Contacting hiring managers directly may result in disqualification of submissions.

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