Job Descriptions

Senior Software Engineer

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Developing algorithms for LiDAR point cloud data processing to extract intelligence from the scene
  • Defining test data collection scenarios and offline simulation of algorithms for proof of concept
  • Optimization of algorithms for deployment on a real-time embedded platform

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

  • MS in computer science, electrical engr or related field with 5+ years industry experience / PhD computer science, electrical engr or related field with 3+ years industry experience

  • Proficient in computer vision & 3D perception algorithms

  • Experience with deploying algorithms on embedded platforms

PREFERRED QUALIFICATION

  • Experience with point cloud data processing
  • Knowledge of GPS, IMU, sensor fusion
  • Experience with motion state estimation for dynamic systems

Senior PCB Design Engineer

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Work closely with Electrical, Mechanical, and optics engineers to define requirements and conduct design reviews
  • Identify key circuit components and simulate circuit performance via Spice
  • Manage and maintain schematic symbols and footprint libraries as well as schematic and PCB templates
  • Perform post-layout simulation for signal and power integrity using Mentor HyperLynx
  • Own the PCB Design process, incl. placement, routing, fabrication and assembly package, and support with testing the PCBs

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

  • BS / MS Degree in PB.Sc./M.Sc. with 5+ years of experience PCB schematic and layout design experience

  • Experience with Altium Designer for multi-layer and HDI PCB design

  • Experience with controlled impedance, length/delay matching, differential RF signal routing, and digital busses (DDR4, PCIe, 10GbE, etc.)

  • Experience with Rigid-Flex or Flex designs for high-frequency interconnections

  • Familiarity with analog, RF, mixed-signal, and digital circuit design

  • Comfortable with using a range of lab instruments such as signal generators, oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, vector network analyzers, etc.

  • Good technical writing skills for documenting design specifications

PREFERRED QUALIFICATION

  • Experience with designing electronics for optical interfaces
  • Background in lidar or FMCW radar
  • Familiarity with IPC 6012 & IPC 6013 is a plus
  • Expertise in Automotive Electronics and high-quantity production designs
  • Familiar with programming languages such as MATLAB, Python, C, etc.

Senior Field Applications Engineer

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Technical first point of contact for customers
  • Communicate technical information to customers and SiLC’s internal teams through technical presentations, design reviews, etc.
  • Provide timely answers and quick assessments during system design, testing and troubleshooting.
  • Support customer data collection and integration of SiLC’s solutions onsite.
  • Author technical documentation and white papers, as needed.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

  • BS / MS Degree in Physics, Applied Physics, Electrical Engineering, Optics or a related field.

  • Familiarity with photonics components, fiber optics, free space optics, and standard test electronic equipment.

  • Prior internship or university research experience on related field.

  • Aptitude for performing hands-on experiments and measurements.

  • Ability to adapt and operate under tight deadlines.

  • Experience with Automotive design and qualification process is a plus.

  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills and willing to learn new things.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATION

  • Strong hands-on experience on free-space, fiber optics, and optical alignment to fiber/waveguide devices.

Senior Digital Design Engineer

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Integration of digital sub-modules into a full system consisting of Xilinx SoC devices, analog electronics, integrated photonics and bulk optics
  • Perform hands-on verification and debug of hardware/firmware
  • Documenting the results and communicating it to technical staff

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

  • Ph.D. – M.Sc. with 3+ years of experience
  • Experience with Xilinx SoC FPGAs, Xilinx Vivado; SDK, knowledge of their block design editor, IP catalog, and ILA
  • Creating projects, first stage boot loaders (FSBL), and boot images
  • Proficient in Verilog/SystemVerilog
  • Familiar with embedded programming in C/C++
  • Experience in programming/scripting using Perl, shell scripting
  • Hands-on experience with lab equipment (oscilloscope, spectrum analyzer, VNA, Signal Gen.) for hardware bring-up and characterization

PREFERRED QUALIFICATION

  • Experience with DDR4, Ethernet MAC, JESD 204B/C, parallel DDR LVDS

  • Experience with signal processing for communication, radar, or lidar systems

Analog and Mixed-Signal ASIC Designer

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Responsible for design, implementation, and testing of circuits for the FMCW sensing system.

  • Independently analyze the system requirements and translate them to circuit specifications.

  • Come up with circuit architectures that can meet the requirements.

  • Identify key ICs and simulate circuit performance.

  • Design, implement, and test the circuit boards.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

  • Ph.D. with 2+ years of experience or MSc with 7+ years of experience in Electrical Engineering

  • Circuit design background with analog, RF, mixed-signal, and digital blocks

  • Comfortable with using a range of lab instruments such as signal generators, oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, vector network analyzers, etc.

  • Hands-on experience with debugging and fixing complex experimental setups and circuits

  • Good technical writing skills for documenting design specifications and test results

PREFERRED QUALIFICATION

  • Experience with designing photonic interface circuits (e.g., TIAs) and low-noise laser drivers
  • Familiar with programming languages such as MATLAB, Python, C, etc.
  • Background in lidar or FMCW radar

Digital System Engineer

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Test and verification of digital sub-modules and systems based on Xilinx SoC devices
  • Lidar data collection using the complete digital system, analog electronics, integrated photonics and bulk optics
  • Analysis and post-processing of the data
  • Perform hands-on verification and debug of hardware/firmware
  • Documenting the results and communicating it to technical staff

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

  • M.Sc. with 3+ years of experience
  • Familiarity with Xilinx FPGAs, Vivado, and SDK
  • Experience with Verilog/SystemVerilog
  • Familiar with embedded programming in C/C++
  • Hands-on experience with lab equipment (oscilloscope, spectrum analyzer, VNA, Signal Gen.) for hardware bring-up and characterization

PREFERRED QUALIFICATION

  • Experience with Xilinx SoC FPGAs, knowledge of their block design editor, IP catalog, and ILA

  • Experience with signal processing for communication, radar, or lidar systems

Senior LiDAR Test/System Engineer

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Develop LIDAR and 3D sensing systems based on a silicon photonics integrated semiconductor chip platform

  • Specify and source application-specific hardware and electronics

  • Write system control and data acquisition software

  • Develop test methods, processes and procedures for LIDAR system characterization

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

  • PhD in engineering or a related field

  • 3+ years of relevant experience, including working with LIDAR systems

  • Proficiency in MATLAB/C++ coding

  • Ability to adapt and operate under tight deadlines

  • Strong communication skills

PREFERRED QUALIFICATION

  • Knowledge of silicon photonic circuits
  • Experience of ASIC design
  • Experience of PCB design

Photonics and Laser Systems Engineer

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Test and characterization of laser devices, materials and systems

  • Develop and set up test rigs and test methodology

  • Test automation and automated data processing and analysis

  • Design, simulation and evaluation of laser devices and silicon photonic integrated optical components

  • Preparation of documentation for component specifications, design libraries and design reviews

  • Production of test plans for manufactured devices

  • Analysis and presentation of test data

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

  • Master’s in SC lasers/integrated optics/silicon photonics
  • Hands-on experience of testing optical devices
  • Proficiency in test setup and automation and Python/MATLAB/C++ coding
  • Basic knowledge in standard integrated optical simulation and design tools
  • Ability to adapt and operate under tight deadlines
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills

PREFERRED QUALIFICATION

  • Knowledge of silicon photonic circuits

  • Basic understanding of coherent optical communications/systems is a plus

Hardware Test Engineer

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Lidar data collection using the complete digital system, analog electronics, integrated photonics and bulk optics

  • Analysis and post-processing of the data

  • Perform hands-on verification and debug of hardware/firmware

  • Documenting the results and communicating it to technical staff

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

  • B.Sc. with 4+ years of experience
  • Experience with Linux and embedded programming in C/C++
  • Hands-on experience with lab equipment (oscilloscope, spectrum analyzer, VNA, Signal Gen.) for hardware bring-up and characterization

PREFERRED QUALIFICATION

  • Familiar with Verilog/SystemVerilog

  • Experience with Xilinx FPGAs, Vivado, and SDK

  • Experience with signal processing for communication, radar, or lidar systems

Senior Hardware Test Engineer

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Responsible for bring-up of analog and mixed-signal PCBs
  • Analyze and understand the expected functionality of different building blocks on a PCB
  • Implement basic programming of the circuit components that require initial configuration through, e.g., SPI/I2C interfaces
  • Come up with procedure and tests for verifying the functionality and performance of complex PCBs
  • Use lab instruments such as signal generators, oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, vector network analyzers, etc. to perform the necessary tests
  • Independently draw conclusions based on test results and propose fixes for potential issues
  • Document and automate the necessary test steps to transfer them to other engineers

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

  • MSc with 5+ years of experience or BSc with 7+ years of experience in Electrical Engineering

  • Experience with testing analog, RF, mixed-signal, and digital circuits

  • Comfortable using and automating (via MATLAB) lab instruments such as signal generators, oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, vector network analyzers, etc.

  • Hands-on experience with debugging and fixing complex experimental setups and circuits

  • Comfortable with basic digital interfaces such as I2C, SPI, UART, etc.

  • Knowledge of FPGA programming tools and steps

  • Good technical writing skills for documenting design specifications and test results

PREFERRED QUALIFICATION

  • Experience with PCB design
  • Familiar with MCU programming ex, STM32
  • Familiar with programming languages such as Python, C, etc.
  • Background in lidar or FMCW radar

Sr. Hardware Design Engineer

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Independently analyze the system requirements and translate them to circuit specifications.

  • Come up with circuit architectures that can meet the requirements

  • Identify key ICs and simulate circuit performance

  • Design, implement and test the circuit boards

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

  • Ph.D. with 2+ years of experience or MSc with 7+ years of experience in Electrical Engineering
  • Circuit design background with analog, RF, mixed-signal, and digital blocks
  • Comfortable using a range of lab instruments such as signal generators, oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, vector network analyzers, etc.
  • Hands-on experience with debugging and fixing complex experimental setups and circuits
  • Good technical writing skills for documenting design specifications and test results

PREFERRED QUALIFICATION

  • Experience with designing photonic interface circuits (e.g., TIAs) and low-noise laser drivers

  • Familiar with programming languages such as MATLAB, Python, C, etc.

  • Background in lidar or FMCW radar

Silicon Photonics Design Engineer

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Design of silicon photonic integrated optical components and circuits
  • Transfer of designs to manufacturing, working closely with layout and wafer process engineers
  • Preparation of documentation for design libraries and design reviews
  • Production of test plans for fabricated devices
  • Analysis and presentation of test data

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

  • Ph.D. in integrated optics/silicon photonics

  • 3+ years of relevant experience in the design and characterization of silicon photonic devices

  • Proficiency in standard integrated optical simulation and design tools and in MATLAB coding

  • Good understanding of silicon fabrication processes

  • Ability to adapt and operate under tight deadlines

  • Strong verbal and written communication skills

PREFERRED QUALIFICATION

  • Hands-on experience of testing optical devices
  • Experience of the application of silicon photonics to LIDAR systems

Optical Test Engineer

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Develop and maintain test systems, processes, and procedures to characterize integrated optoelectronic devices and LIDAR systems.

  • Write MATLAB/Python/LabVIEW code for test system development and analyze and present test data.

  • Generate test plans and work instructions.

  • Write test reports.

  • Setup and configure test systems, execute tests, and train engineers and technicians to perform tests.

  • Manage test technicians.

  • Specify and purchase lab equipment and materials required for testing.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

  • Master’s Degree in engineering or a related field.
  • 3+ years of relevant electrooptical test experience, including knowledge of free space optics and optical alignment to fiber/waveguide devices.
  • Ability to adapt and operate under tight deadlines.
  • Strong communication skills.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATION

  • Experience in working with LIDAR systems

Technical Project Manager

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Provide planning and management of product development projects, leading a project team consisting of members drawn from different functions within the company
  • Ensure projects are completed to specification, on time and within budget
  • Determine and define clear deliverables, roles and responsibilities for team members 
  • Hold regular team meetings to determine progress and address any questions or challenges
  • Carry out design reviews and stage gate reviews
  • Interact with external vendors and manufacturing partners
  • Work with procurement team and CDM to assist them with technical input to ensure timely preparation of BoM for products
  • Regularly report progress to senior management

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

  • M.Sc. in a relevant technology area, such as Integrated Photonics, Optics, Electrical Engineering

  • 3+ years of relevant experience in technical project management

  • Ability to adapt and operate under tight deadlines

  • Strong verbal and written communication skills

PREFERRED QUALIFICATION

  • Experience in developing LIDAR systems
  • Experience in developing products based on integrated photonics technology

Photonics Test Engineer I and II

Photonics Test Engineer I (Entry Level)

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Maintain test equipment, processes and procedures for the characterization of photonics integrated circuits (PIC), optoelectronic devices, and LIDAR systems.

  • Coordinate with management and engineers to perform PIC evaluation and testing.

  • Write, modify, and maintain MATLAB/Python/LabVIEW code for PIC testing and data analysis.

  • Support with data analysis, organization of measured data, and maintain component library database from various photonics devices. 

  • Specify and purchase lab equipment and materials required for testing.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Physics, Applied Physics, Electrical Engineering, Optics or a related field.
  • Familiarity with photonics components, fiber optics, free space optics, and standard test electronic equipment.
  • Prior internship or university research experience on photonics related field. 
  • Aptitude for performing hands-on laboratory experiments and measurements. 
  • Ability to adapt and operate under tight deadlines.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills and willing to learn new things.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATION

  • Strong hands-on experience on free-space, fiber optics, and optical alignment to fiber/waveguide devices.

Photonics Test Engineer II

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Maintain test equipment, processes and procedures for the characterization of photonics integrated circuits (PIC), optoelectronic devices, and LIDAR systems.
  • Write MATLAB/Python/LabVIEW code for test system development and for the analysis and presentation of test data.
  • Setup and configure PIC test systems, execute tests and coordinate with management, sr. engineers, and technicians to perform experiments.
  • Generate test plans and write test reports.
  • Support with data analysis, organization of measured data, and maintain component library database from various photonics devices. 
  • Specify and purchase lab equipment and materials required for testing.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

  • Degree in Physics, Applied Physics, Electrical Engineering, Optics or a related field.

    • Bachelor’s degree with 2-3 years of work experience in photonics industry,

    • Or master’s degree with related industry internship or research experience in optics/photonics related field.

  • Good theoretical knowledge of photonics devices along with strong hands-on experience on fiber optics, free space optics, and optical alignment to fiber/waveguide devices.

  • Aptitude for performing hands-on laboratory experiments and measurements. 

  • Ability to adapt and operate under tight deadlines.

  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills and willing to learn new things.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATION

  • Experience of working with silicon photonics and/or LIDAR systems.

Technical Writer

A part-time position for someone with technical writing experience with a background in either radar or LiDAR applications. The ideal candidate will have both a strong command of English and technical background in optics, semiconductors or electronics.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

The Technical Writer will work with R&D and Manufacturing engineers to gather materials and draft reports, handbooks, manuals, marketing and technical articles, white papers, and process documentation. Location for performing this role can be flexible. Occasional travel to SiLC HQ may be required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

  • Background in optics, semiconductors or electronics
  • Familiarity with radar or LiDAR
  • Must have very good communication skills
  • Must have proven ability to translate technical content into easily understood customer-oriented documents.
  • Thorough understanding and skill to use MS Office suite including Outlook,
    Teams, Word, Excel and PowerPoint proficiently.
  • Proficient in utilizing audio/visual equipment, video camera and video editing software.

education requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline such as electrical/electronic engineering, optics, or physics is preferred. Relevant work experience would be an advantage.

Corporate Counsel – Licensing, Technology Transactions, Business Development

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Provide business-oriented legal advice to business management with an emphasis on actionable insight and recommendations.

  • Work closely with business management to develop and implement new business models, ensure understanding of legal concepts and implications, and formulate negotiation strategies and roadmaps.

  • Draft and negotiate a broad range of IP- and technology-related agreements, and ensure proper internal alignment and approval of deals.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

  • Juris Doctorate (JD)
  • 5+ years of legal experience, preferably in both law firm and in-house corporate legal departments with a focus on technology transactions including IP licenses, joint development agreements, IP purchases and sales, and other strategic alliances.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills; active listener.
  • Excellent negotiation skills including first-hand experience of leading negotiations with parties across multiple jurisdictions.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATION

  • Registered US patent attorney, or substantial experience in patent and trade secret litigation and transactions.

  • Licensed to practice in California.

  • Technical acumen, and a capacity to quickly learn new business and technology concepts.

  • Experience with IP-related investigations and competitive intelligence.

  • Experience working with startup companies.

  • Familiarity with key US and foreign antitrust and unfair competition issues impacting licenses and other IP transactions.

  • Strong intellect and capacity for handling complexity (both in terms of sophisticated legal and business issues and multiple, overlapping projects)

  • Sound legal and business judgment, and personal standards of excellence.

  • Ability to organize and condense complicated legal and business situations into easily-understandable presentations with clear guidance and recommendations.

  • Understand how to translate business needs into contract language, including creativity in finding solutions to help resolve business issues.

  • Passionate, proactive, highly-motivated, able to work independently on a wide variety of tasks and drive results.

  • Ability to prioritize and manage projects, and shift priorities quickly as business needs evolve.

  • Excellent organizational skills, including attention to detail and ability to define specific action plans based on general guidance and deliver results.

  • Ability to see the big picture and identify and design-out problems from the outset; continuous improvement mindset.

  • Ability to work collaboratively across organizational boundaries, and with a diverse group of colleagues and internal clients in multiple countries.

  • Personal presence that inspires trust and confidence; highest integrity; willingness to engage in constructive debate; desire to do things the right way and fortitude to speak out when confronted with challenges.

  • Ability to lead, and to perform as part of a team.
    Flexible, personable, and enjoys a dynamic corporate culture

Purchasing Agent

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Research potential vendors.

  • Obtain quotes.
  • Create Purchase orders in QuickBooks and place orders.
  • Effectively negotiate with suppliers for optimum pricing without compromising quality.
  • rack orders and ensure timely delivery.
  • Follow up with suppliers/vendors, as needed, to confirm or change orders.
  • Work with vendor to schedule or expedite deliveries
  • Resolve discrepancies with quantity, delivery, cost, or quality.
  • Handle RMAs.
  • Identify cost saving and cost reduction opportunities.
  • Maintain a log for orders with no sales tax for Sales and Use tax filing.
  • Handle Credit Card payments.
  • Ship small quantities of material and equipment.
  • Perform other duties and assignments as requested.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

  • Work experience as a Purchasing Agent or Buyer
  • Experience with ERP
  • Computer skills: MS Excel, Word, and Outlook
  • Basic Accounting skills
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Exceptional organizational skills & ability to multi-task

PREFERRED QUALIFICATION

  • Experience with QuickBooks

Marketing Director

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Develop company marketing strategy/plan and craft positioning and messaging to elevate the company to the next level

  • Create customer-facing product marketing and presentation materials for use at each phase of the sales process
  • Write compelling content to draw in new opportunities, including blog posts, social media, product collateral, webinars, competitive performance reports, and pitch decks
  • Develop videos, animations, and infographics that communicate the unique features and benefits of SiLC products
  • Plan and execute attention-grabbing press releases, events, and new product launches, and manage the cross-functional implementation of the plan

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

  • Bachelor’s Degree in a technical field such as software or electrical engineering
  • Comfort with highly technical details and a strong curiosity
  • 5-10 years product marketing experience in a B2B technology company
  • Exceptional writing and communication skills
  • Proven history of creating effective product marketing programs
  • Impeccable time management and project prioritization skills
  • Superb Powerpoint and Adobe Creative Cloud as well as design skills
  • Excellent people and management skills to interact with staff, colleagues, cross-functional teams, and third parties
  • Ability and willingness to travel

PREFERRED QUALIFICATION

  • M.S. Engineering degree or MBA

  • Experience in the automotive or industrial automation industries

  • Experience with technical products and hardware products

  • Worked with LiDAR or similar sensors before