Teklysium Inc

Job Description Location: We are open to candidates in the U.S. and Canada, Singapore, and China (Hong Kong and Shenzhen) Depending on location and team fit, this role can be remote or hybrid. Client has business presence in the U.S., Singapore, China and can hire with flexibility across these regions. About the job Client is building advanced silicon photonics and heterogeneous photonics technologies for next-generation compute, connectivity, and sensing platforms. We are looking for strong builders who want meaningful technical ownership, broad scope, and the opportunity to help shape a core platform from an early stage. Role Summary Client is hiring a hands-on Silicon Photonics Integrated Circuit Engineer / Tech Lead to lead PIC device design, simulation, layout, tapeout preparation, and validation support for highly integrated photonic ICs. You will work across photonics, electronics, packaging, and test to help deliver manufacturable devices for demanding next-generation systems. This is a high-ownership startup role for someone who wants to move fast under uncertainty, solve hard cross-functional problems, and help build a path from first silicon to advanced high-volume products. Key Responsibilities PIC Design, Integration & Co-Design Design and optimize passive and active PIC building blocks, including waveguides, couplers, MMIs, grating couplers, modulators, detectors, heaters, and related structures. Contribute to subsystem- and chip-level design decisions for dense photonic integration, wavelength-division architectures, and tightly integrated optical I/O functions. Run photonic, thermal, and tolerance/yield simulations and translate results into design rules, margins, and practical engineering tradeoffs. Work closely with electronics teams and external partners on ASIC/PIC co-design, interfaces, packaging constraints, and test access.Layout, Verification & Tapeout Readiness Convert schematics and design intent into DRC-clean layouts using foundry PDKs and disciplined layout practices. Manage layout hierarchy, verification flows, DRC/LVS checks, fill and density rules, and mask readiness. Prepare GDS and tapeout documentation packages, including structures that improve debug, characterization, and revision speed. Silicon Learning, Validation & Productization Define test structures, test plans, and acceptance criteria for first-silicon learning and design iteration. Analyze electro-optic and optical measurement data, support debug, and drive model updates and design improvements. Help build a practical path toward robust, manufacturable, and reliable products, with attention to thermal behavior, yield, and scale. Required Qualifications Master’s or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Physics, Photonics, Optics, or a related field. 5+ years of hands-on integrated silicon photonics PIC development experience. Strong understanding of device physics, PIC design principles, and the tradeoffs between performance, manufacturability, and testability. Proficiency in photonic simulation tools such as Lumerical, RSoft, COMSOL, or equivalent. Experience with PDK-based layout tools such as KLayout, Cadence, IPKISS, or equivalent. Ability to work effectively across photonics, electronics, packaging, and test disciplines. Preferred Qualifications Experience with highly integrated PICs and devices such as MRM/MZM, which are used in high-speed communication, optical I/O, or advanced computing/connectivity systems. Familiarity with heterogeneous integration, including III-V/Si or other active-device integration approaches. Experience related to dense WDM integration, integrated light sources, transceiver-class PICs such as co-packaged optics or pluggable. MPW or production tapeout-to-silicon experience and post-silicon iteration. Exposure to packaging, thermal design, reliability, and the requirements of advanced-volume products. What Success Looks Like (First 90 Days) Understand the target platform requirements, technical risks, and key design tradeoffs. Deliver or materially advance a PIC design package aligned to target specifications. Produce a DRC-clean layout or a clear tapeout-readiness plan with risk tracking. Define a credible test and measurement plan to accelerate learning from silicon. Compensation Competitive salary based on experience, scope, and location. Attractive equity participation with meaningful upside for strong early hires. Additional Information All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

This description is a summary of our understanding of the job description. Click on 'Apply' button to find out more. Role Description - Lead and manage structural engineering efforts, overseeing all aspects of project delivery and ensuring high-quality results. - Serve as Engineer of Record for structural projects. - Serve as project manager for multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring deadlines, budgets, and quality standards are met. - Serve as client manager which includes meeting with clients to define scope of work, prepare engineering agreements and contracts, represent Origin Design at public meetings, and attend project meetings. - Collaborate with our business development team to identify new opportunities, generate leads, and expand our client base. - Actively participate in networking events, industry conferences, and community organizations to establish and maintain relationships in the local community. - Build the professional practice of the firm and enhance its reputation with clients, the public, and the profession. - Prepare proposals and fee estimates for professional services. - Prepare project related correspondence including design reports, addenda, and construction observation reports. - Prepare structural calculations and direct design engineers in performing structural calculations. - Direct technicians and design engineers in developing structural drawings. - Mentor, coach, and inform technical staff of knowledge and methods specific to the engineering profession. - Conduct peer reviews of concepts, alternatives, calculations, drawings, etc. - Perform site observations and document existing conditions. - Coordinate work with architectural, MEP, and others. - Oversee construction administration, including submittal reviews, responses to RFI’s and perform site visits. - Inspect, diagnose, and report on problems with existing structures. Qualifications - Established relationships within our market areas, including clients needing structural engineering services. Industrial / Manufacturing clients preferred. - Bachelor of Science Degree in Civil Engineering with an emphasis in Structural Engineering from an ABET accredited college or university. - Current licensure as a Professional Engineer in the State of Iowa and/or Wisconsin. - Current licensure as a Structural Engineer in the State of Illinois preferred. - Minimum 15 years of experience. - Proven experience in business development and client relationship management. - Strong project management skills with the ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously. - Strong leadership and team-building abilities. - Ability to effectively communicate with clients, staff, contractors, regulatory agencies, and the public. - Practical experience with Revit BIM software preferred. - Strong written and verbal communication skills. - Strong problem solving, organizational and mathematical abilities. Benefits - Work-life balance. - Flexible work schedule. - Remote working options. - Competitive compensation packages. - Discretionary bonuses. - PTO. - Paid holidays. - Paid Parental Leave. - ESOP Employee Ownership. - Strong health care plans. - Life insurance coverage. - 401k program with employer match. - Full Employee Assistance Program. - Gym membership for you and your spouse. - Health Savings Account with employer match. - Continuing education. - Tuition assistance. - Relocation assistance.