RF Engineer (San Diego) Job at Polaris Electro-Optics, Inc., San Diego, CA

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  • Polaris Electro-Optics, Inc.
  • San Diego, CA

Job Description

Job Description:

The successful candidate will join our San Diego-based team developing cutting-edge silicon photonics devices. This person will learn and grow rapidly, while having enormous impact across all technical and business activities in a fast-paced startup environment. 

Responsibilities:

● Design, simulate, and optimize high-speed electrodes for silicon photonic electro-optic modulators

● Support high-speed electro-optic characterization and data analysis

● Contribute to the development of new intellectual property related to high-speed photonic designs

Required:

● Strong desire to contribute to a high-impact photonics company

● Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering or a related field, or M.S. with 2+ years of industry experience

● Solid understanding of RF/microwave devices and systems

● Hans-on experience with on-chip microwave modeling and simulation tools (HFSS, ADS, or similar)

● Ability to work in a team environment and participate in cross-functional activities

● Eligible to work in the United States

Desirable:

● Experience in high-speed (50+ GHz bandwidth) modulator design and characterization

● Prior PIC or EIC tape-out experience with commercial foundries

● Proficient in programming (Python, MATLAB, etc.) for design automation and data analysis

● Strong interest in learning and advancing emerging photonic technologies

● Hands-on experience with high-speed test equipment (network analyzers, BERT, etc.)

● Solid understanding of optical transceiver architectures and system-level requirements

● Knowledge of any of the following areas is a plus: SiPho, PCB, A/MS design, DSP, and SI

Compensation and Benefits:

The annual base salary range for this position is $100,000 - $220,000, with role level tailored to the candidate’s qualifications and experience. The successful candidate will also be offered:

● Equity

● Health Benefits

● Flexible work hours

● Opportunity for rapid advancement

About the Company:

The future of data communication depends on breakthroughs in speed and efficiency. At Polaris Electro-Optics, we are pioneering that future. Our mission—to enable and dominate the datacom optical transceiver market—is built upon our groundbreaking Ferroelectric Nematic Glass technology. This ambitious goal is fueled by assembling a world-class team of dedicated technologists, driven by a shared passion for innovation and a relentless desire to solve the industry's most challenging problems. If you are a builder and a problem-solver who wants to create market-defining technology, you will find your home at Polaris.

Send your resume and cover letter to careers@polariseo.com

Job Tags

Part time, Flexible hours,

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