Florham Park, NJ30+ days ago
Core Responsibilities:Lead the full PIC design cycle process: requirements analysis, component and circuit design, simulation, layout, foundry tape-out, post-fabrication test, and design iterationDesign PIC circuits and components using foundry PDKs and first-principles approaches as neededExecute PIC layout using Luceda IPKISS or equivalent toolsPerform photonic simulation using Lumerical, Tidy3D, Photonforge, or equivalent toolsManage tape-out with domestic foundries including design rule checks, foundry interface, and run coordinationLead testing and characterization activities for fabricated PIC devices optical and electrical measurements on bare die and packaged partsDesign PICs with packaging in mind fiber coupling, electrical fanout (wirebond and flip-chip), thermal, and mechanical constraintsContribute to optical system and link-level design and trade studies where programs extend beyond the chip levelMentor junior engineers and team membersContribute to IRAD projects and technology developmentParticipate in customer-facing technical discussions and design reviewsContribute to technical and cost proposalsWe encourage you to apply if you have these skills and experiences:Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering, Photonics, Applied Physics or other relevant field plus a minimum of 8 years of relevant experience OR Masters degree plus a minimum of 6 years of relevant experience OR PhD degree plus a minimum of 3 years of relevant experienceExperience with full-lifecycle PIC design: concept modeling tape-out testPIC layout tools (Luceda IPKISS, Photonforge, or equivalent)Photonic simulation tools (Lumerical, Tidy3D, or equivalent)Foundry tape-out experience at a commercial photonics foundry. Responsibilities for this Position Senior Advanced PIC Design EngineerID: 2026-71525 US-NJ-Florham ParkRequired Clearance: TS/SCI, obtainable within reasonable time based on requirementsPosted Date: 3/20/2026Category: Engineering-HardwareEmployment Type: Full TimeHiring Company: General Dynamics Mission Systems, Inc.