Optical Engineer III

Mindlance

📍 Redmond, Washington, United States

Full-time Engineers Posted June 07, 2026

Job Description

Job Description
Design and develop complete Photonic Integrated Circuits (PICs), from fundamental component blocks to full-circuit implementations, with a strong emphasis on active device integration.

Generate, verify, and prepare fabrication-ready layout files, ensuring compliance with foundry Process Design Kits (PDKs) for external fabrication.

Conduct systematic design analysis, including optimization and parametric studies, to guide design decisions.

Support the entire design-to-fabrication pipeline, from initial concept through tapeout, coordinating closely with cross-functional teams and external partners.

Collaborate with program leadership, Technical Program Managers (TPMs), and researchers on PIC designs that align with overall program objectives.



Minimum Qualifications

MS or degree in Electrical Engineering, Optical Sciences, Physics, or a closely related field.

+ years of hands-on experience in the d...