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Senior Development Engineer – Photonic Devices / VCSEL Epitaxy(m/w/x)

Ulm
Full-timeWith Home OfficeSenior

Design and simulation of epitaxial layer stacks for VCSEL and photonic device structures at data storage manufacturer. PhD in Materials Science or Physics with extensive R&D experience in semiconductor physics required. Reasonable accommodations for disabilities, inclusive work environment.

Requirements

  • PhD in Materials Science, Physics, Electrical Engineering, or related field
  • Extensive R&D or applied academic research experience
  • Track record in semiconductor or photonic devices
  • Deep understanding of semiconductor physics
  • Experience with device or epitaxial stack simulations
  • Ability to interpret experimental data
  • Fluent English and technical documentation skills
  • Willingness to work in EU time zones

Tasks

  • Design and simulate epitaxial layer stacks
  • Optimize VCSEL and photonic device structures
  • Meet optical, electrical, and thermal requirements
  • Develop and refine device simulation models
  • Simulate optical cavities and carrier transport
  • Model thermal behavior for architecture decisions
  • Translate system requirements into epitaxial specifications
  • Define material, layer, and doping profiles
  • Collaborate with epitaxy and characterization teams
  • Define experiments and design of experiments
  • Interpret measurement and reliability data
  • Iterate designs based on wafer-level results
  • Contribute to device architecture and roadmaps
  • Improve performance, reliability, and manufacturability
  • Analyze simulation and device performance data
  • Identify root causes and optimization paths
  • Prepare and present technical reports
  • Conduct design reviews and status updates
  • Coordinate with international R&D colleagues
  • Mentor junior engineers and students
  • Teach semiconductor physics and simulation methodology

Work Experience

approx. 4 - 6 years

Education

Doctoral / PhD

Languages

EnglishBusiness Fluent

Tools & Technologies

Semiconductor devicesPhotonic devicesLasersLEDsVCSELsEpitaxial stack simulationsOptical mode simulationsCavity simulationsElectronic band structure simulationsCarrier confinement simulationsThermal simulationsElectro‑thermal simulations

Benefits

Informal Culture

  • Inclusive work environment

Other Benefits

  • Reasonable accommodations for disabilities
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