Sr. Design Engineer

Talent Space, Inc. is looking for a Sr. Design Engineer for one of its clients in the Bay Area. 

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

• Design, simulate, and develop high-speed, high-sensitivity InGaAs/InP photodiodes for optical transceivers and next-generation optoelectronic applications.
• Support product development from concept through qualification and manufacturing, ensuring performance, quality, and reliability objectives are achieved.
• Collaborate with epitaxial growth and semiconductor process engineers to define and optimize device structures, epitaxial designs, and fabrication processes.
• Work closely with test and reliability engineers to develop characterization plans, analyze device performance, and coordinate reliability qualification activities.
• Evaluate device performance through electrical and optical characterization and recommend design improvements based on test results.
• Partner with internal wafer fabrication teams and external manufacturing partners to develop and implement advanced manufacturing technologies.
• Analyze engineering data, troubleshoot technical issues, and drive continuous improvements in device performance, manufacturability, and yield.
• Document design methodologies, experimental results, and technical findings while contributing to intellectual property development and innovation initiatives.
• Stay current with emerging technologies and industry trends in photodiodes, optical communications, and III-V semiconductor devices.

Education & Experience

• PhD in photodiodes design and development or with 3 years of relevant experience in optoelectronic device design and simulation.
• Familiarity with photodiode epi materials growth and development, wafer processing, and test and characterization.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to work effectively in cross-functional engineering teams.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.