About Us
NLM Photonics is a Seattle-based semiconductor technology company that develops cutting-edge electro-optic (EO) modulation technology for transforming computing and communications. We are a growing, venture-backed startup and welcome new members to our diverse and dynamic team. Our world-class team includes incredible scientists, experienced entrepreneurs, and passionate communicators. We want everyone to feel engaged and empowered and are an equal opportunity employer. Join us and be part of the future of photonics!
Location:
NLM’s research and development operations are located at CoMotion Labs in Fluke Hall, on the University of Washington campus in Seattle. A few hundred yards from Lake Washington, it is surrounded by stunning mountain views and a short walk from the University of Washington Link Light Rail Station.
Job Position Description:
Job type: Full-time exempt
Pay range: $140,000-$170,000 annually. Compensation depends on qualifications and experience.
Reporting Line: CTO
Location: Remote or Hybrid (Seattle, WA)
Summary: NLM Photonics is seeking an experienced photonics design engineer to design, model, and tape out photonic integrated circuits (PICs) and novel hybrid organic electro-optic modulators on silicon photonics and other platforms. This position involves extensive independent design, layout, and modeling (optical, electrical, and RF) work as well as collaboration with other NLM researchers and engineers. Prior experience with high-speed test and measurement of photonic, electrical, or RF systems is desirable for participating with characterization in an advisory or direct manner. This position is remote eligible, although the role may include occasional work at a NLM Photonics office or attendance at offsites, as requested by the company.
Job Responsibilities include but not limited to:
- Proactively engaging in developing commercial hybrid organic electro-optic modulators for silicon photonics and other platforms for applications including but not limited to datacom, telecom, mmWave, RF Photonics, and quantum technologies.
- Perform design, layout, and simulation of passive and active photonic devices, with an emphasis on hybrid organic devices, in silicon, plasmonic, III-V, and other integrated photonic platforms.
- Perform design validation and DRC and engage with semiconductor fabs for submission of validated designs.
- Develop test plans and procedures for characterizing integrated photonic devices and circuits, with an emphasis on high-speed modulators.
- Perform comprehensive testing and validation of integrated photonic components, analyzing data and optimizing design improvements.
- Develop comprehensive models for hybrid organic photonic device performance and contribute to qualified Process Development Kit (PDK) entries for such devices in Foundry offerings.
- Collaborate with internal and external multidisciplinary teams including chemists, material scientists, optical design engineers, fabrication engineers, packing engineers, and applications engineers to develop products.
- Engage with US and international private-sector customers and US government customers, including appropriate security practices for proprietary and/or export-controlled information.
- Develop technical documentation for internal and external use.
- Develop new Intellectual Property related to hybrid organic novel device designs, process technology, or systems architectures.
- Stay current with industry trends and advancements in integrated photonics, bringing relevant new ideas and technologies to bear.
Minimum Requirements:
- M.S. or Ph.D. in electrical engineering or related field
- 3+ years of professional experience with integrated photonics design, simulation, and/or test
- Possess strong written and verbal communications skills
- Strong laboratory documentation skills
- Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. Employer will not sponsor applicants for work visas.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Prior industry experience in silicon photonics design
- Proficiency in photonic device and system simulation tools such as Ansys Lumerical Suite, Synopsys RSoft, and OptoSim/OptoDesigner, or similar
- Experience in high-speed modulator design
- Experience in photonic integrated circuit optoelectronic test
- Experience in high-speed RF electro-optic design, simulation, and test
- Experience with programming languages such as MATLAB, Python, or LabVIEW for data analysis and automation
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to effectively collaborate with a multidisciplinary team
- Creative problem-solving skills and strong attention to detail
- Enthusiasm for learning and developing new technologies and methodologies in integrated photonics
- Experience with semiconductor processing, micro/nanofabrication techniques, and metrology, working in cleanroom environments
- Experience with organic semiconductors (OEO, OPV, OLED, OFET, etc.)
As an NLM team member, you’ll enjoy:
- Mentoring from industry-leading scientists and executives
- Comprehensive insurance, including medical, dental, and vision
- 401k plan
- Flexible paid time off
- 11 Paid Holidays per calendar year
- All Washington State mandatory benefits, including Washington State Paid Family and Medical Leave and statutory paid sick/safe time off
- Employee stock option plan
- Annual discretionary performance-based bonus
