D. in Electrical Engineering, Optical Sciences, Physics, or a related field.3+ years of hands-on PIC design, simulation, and layout for visible or IR wavelengths on Si, SiN, LiNbO, or BTO platforms.3+ years using photonic device simulation and electromagnetic modeling tools (e.g., Lumerical FDTD/MODE/DEVICE, Ansys Photonics, Synopsys RSoft, COMSOL Multiphysics).2+ years with PIC layout tools and GDSII generation (e.g., KLayout, Cadence Virtuoso, gdsfactory), including PDK integration and DRC.2+ years of scientific programming in Python or MATLAB for scripting, automation, and analysis.1+ years supporting or executing PIC tapeouts at commercial foundries with understanding of fabrication constraints (e.g., propagation losses, sidewall roughness, etch non-idealities).Preferred Skills:3+ years in active PIC design, fabrication, and validation for visible wavelengths on LiNbO or BTO.3+ years in design space exploration, sensitivity analysis, and statistical performance/yield modeling.3+ years with major photonic simulation suites (e.g., Lumerical, Synopsys, COMSOL).2+ years using circuit-level simulation tools (e.g., Lumerical Interconnect, Synopsys OptSim, VPIphotonics) for system evaluation.2+ years in photonic device characterization and test, including optical and electro-optic measurements.1+ years with fiber optics, free-space optics, PIC packaging, and comprehensive device characterization.1+ years with semiconductor fabrication processes and understanding of process-induced limitations. Job Title: Optical Engineer IIILocation: Redmond, WA (Onsite)Duration: Contract - 12 monthsPay Range: $70-$75/hrJob ID: 372767About BCforwardBCforward is a leading global IT consulting and workforce solutions firm providing services and support to Fortune 500 and government clients.