Photonics System Architect

Are you passionate about pushing the boundaries of photonic integrated circuit (PIC) technology? Lightium, a leading-edge photonics startup, is looking for a skilled Photonics System Architect to spearhead the system-level design and requirements management for internal and external customers in Lightium’s proprietary thin-film lithium niobate (TFLN) platform. This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the next generation of photonics solutions while collaborating with leading transceiver manufacturers and optical interconnect hardware companies. Position Summary As a Photonics System Architect, you will be responsible for defining and implementing system-level architectures together with our customers and for Lightium’s reference designs from concept to schematic as well as layout in Lightium’s proprietary TFLN-based technology. You will have the opportunity to apply state-of-the-art requirements-tracking methodologies and tools to ensure success for internal and external customers. Your contributions will be pivotal to ensuring a first-time-right design of complex, high-speed, electro-optical photonic integrated circuits (PICs). Key Responsibilities System Concepts and Architecture: Design optical on-chip communication systems based on internal and externalcustomer requirements in the space of coherent communication in both C-band and O-band (coherent lite), intensity modulation direct detection (IMDD), quantum, radio over fiber (RoF), and passive optical networking (PON) systems. Setting up system-level specifications and derive block-level specifications. You will derive the system architectures of those systems and drive their schematic design and layout in state-of-the-art EDA tools. You will run system- and circuit-level simulations and optimize parameters to meet the target specifications while ensuring manufacturability and testability. Relationship management: Act as the key interface with external parties such as drivers / TIA suppliers, packaging and integration houses (OSATs), strategic DSP partners, and customers. Requirements Management: Benchmarking and selection of requirements management tools, their implementation, applying the previously-defined procedures and training of your colleagues and peers in the space of system engineering. Prior experience with PLM systems at an industrial level is advantageous for this role. Collaboration: Work closely with the R knowledge of German, French, or an Asian language is an advantage. What We Offer A unique opportunity to lead a cutting-edge manufacturing initiative in the rapidly growing field of photonics. Competitive compensation and benefits package, including employee stock option plan (ESOP), reflective of your experience and expertise. Become a key player in an early-phase startup and be part of a young, motivated, and energetic team. You will have the unique opportunity to create, grow, and develop your professional skills at a fast pace. We'd love to hear from you if you're passionate about building new tech from the ground up and thrive in a collaborative and innovative environment. Lightium is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. #J-18808-Ljbffr