Principal Photonics Architect

Job summary

<h3><strong>Overview of Cambridge Consultants: </strong></h3> <p>We are a global team of 750 bright, talented people – united by the ambition to turn brilliant and radical ideas into technologies, products and services that are new to the world. If you are intrigued by solving the world’s most complex engineering, technology and design problems, then our mission might be the one for you!

Qualifications

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• li>Led specification, design, fabrication/test and validation of complex PICs or photonic systems.</li>
• li>Hands-on photonic design/simulation (Lumerical/Ansys/Synopsys or equivalent) and PIC layout (Synopsys/Luceda/Nazca).</li>
• li>Engagement with photonics ecosystem (fabs, packaging, test).</li>
• li>Deep knowledge of PIC platforms (SiPh/SiN/InP), integration methods and test strategies.</li>
• li>Proven ability to lead engineers, make technical trade-offs and collaborate across disciplines.</li>
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• h3><strong>Desired</strong></h3>
• li>Experience in photonic / optical compute

Responsibilities

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• li>Lead teams delivering PICs and photonic systems, owning architecture from concept to validated hardware.</li>
• li>Oversee design, simulation, tape-out, integration and test activities, setting best practices.</li>
• li>Manage technical relationships with foundries, packaging and optics partners.</li>
• li>Drive training, upskilling and resource planning to scale internal photonics expertise.</li>
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