Photonics Engineer

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Market context

U.S. role benchmark (BLS OEWS)

$116,543 U.S. median for this role

Projected growth (BLS Employment Projections)

+9.8% - Much faster than average

Matched to SOC 15-1252 - Software Engineering aggregate by role bucket.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS, May 2024 and Employment Projections, 2024-2034.

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About this role

Photonics Engineer Santa Clara, CA, United States Coherent is seeking a Photonics Engineer to support the development of a next-generation graphene-enhanced VCSEL for 400G optical data communication. This engineer will work on the design, fabrication, and testing of a novel backside-emitting VCSEL integrating a tunable graphene layer. The position requires hands-on experience with optoelectronic device design, nanofabrication, and high-speed characterization.

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