Voyant Photonics

• Lead the identification and development of integrated InP semiconductor laser and SOA solutions for silicon photonic LiDAR systems. • Design, simulate, and characterize state-of-the-art narrow-linewidth DFB, DBR, and external-cavity lasers used as LiDAR seed sources. • Develop high-power, wide-temperature-range SOAs to enable long-range LiDAR operation in industrial and automotive environments. • Own hands-on design and simulation of laser cavities and epitaxial structures to meet performance, reliability, and manufacturability targets. • Drive architectural decisions for the light source, advising the broader system and silicon photonics teams on optimal approaches. • Partner closely with Voyant’s packaging and silicon photonics teams to integrate InP sources into PICs, evaluating coupling efficiency, thermal behavior, yield, and scalability. • Manage and grow external III-V vendor relationships and supply chain strategy, scaling toward high-volume production (up to millions of die per year). • Lead in-house and partner-based characterization and validation of light source performance, using data to guide design iterations and next-generation chip architectures. • Define test strategies, performance metrics, and qualification plans for laser and SOA subsystems. • Contribute to system-level LiDAR performance trade studies, linking laser and amplifier design choices to range, resolution, and reliability.