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Integrated Circuit Engineer - Heterogeneous Photonics

Coherent Corp.
Santa Clara, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 5/15/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 8/15/2026
Job Description

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

  • Design and numerical modeling of heterogeneously integrated passive and active photonic components and circuits based on silicon and III-V materials
  • Script-based GDS layout of photonic components, circuits, and full product chips.
  • Testing of photonic components and circuits on die, wafer, and assembly levels.

Education & Experience

  • Ph. D. degree or Masters 3 years of experience in optical engineering, physics, and electrical engineering
  • Prior experience with solid-state physics, integrated photonics, and opto-electronics
  • Prior experience with high speed electronic and photonic components testing more than 60GHz.
  • Prior experience with RF and photonics numerical simulation principle and tools, such as such as FDTD, ADS, HFSS, COMSOL, Cadence, etc. Ph. D. degree or Masters 3 years of experience in optical engineering, physics, and electrical engineering
  • Prior experience with solid-state physics, integrated photonics, and opto-electronics
  • Prior experience with high speed electronic and photonic components testing more than 60GHz.
  • Prior experience with RF and photonics numerical simulation principle and tools, such as such as FDTD, ADS, HFSS, COMSOL, Cadence, etc.

Skills

  • Proficiency in optical coupling, RF probing and high-speed electro-optic testing of photonic chips.
  • Prior experience with script-based photonic component GDS layout and tapeout, especially experience with commercial silicon photonics foundries
  • Prior experience with demonstrated integrated optoelectronic device and circuit design and fabrication

Working Conditions

  • Desk work, in office

Safety Requirements

All employees are required to follow the site EHS procedures and Coherent Corp. Corporate EHS standards.

Quality And Environmental Responsibilities

Depending on location, this position may be responsible for the execution and maintenance of the ISO 9000, 9001, 14001 and/or other applicable standards that may apply to the relevant roles and responsibilities within the Quality Management System and Environmental Management System.

Culture Commitment

Ensure adherence to company’s values (ICARE) in all aspects of your position at Coherent Corp.:

Integrity – Create an Environment of Trust

Collaboration – Innovate Through the Sharing of Ideas

Accountability – Own the Process and the Outcome

Respect – Recognize the Value in Everyone

Enthusiasm – Find a Sense of Purpose in Work

Coherent Corp. is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at talentacquisition@coherent.com .

About Us

Coherent is a global leader in lasers, engineered materials and networking components. We are a vertically integrated manufacturing company that develops innovative products for diversified applications in the industrial, optical communications, military, life sciences, semiconductor equipment, and consumer markets. Coherent provides a comprehensive career development platform within an environment that challenges employees to perform at their best, while rewarding excellence and hard-work through a competitive compensation program. It's an exciting opportunity to work for a company that offers stability, longevity and growth. Come Join Us!

Note to recruiters and employment agencies: We will not pay for unsolicited resumes from recruiters and employment agencies unless we have a signed agreement and have required assistance, in writing, for a specific opening.

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