Principal PIC Simulation Engineer

Principal PIC Simulation Engineer NOKIA $195, 000 - $265,000 USD+ incentives United States, California, Sunnyvale 1322 Bordeaux Drive (Show on map) May 05, 2026 As a Principal PIC Simulation, Materials and Device Characterization Engineer, you will serve as a technical authority within Nokia's Optical Components organization, responsible for deep technical leadership in photonic integrated circuit (PIC) device physics, materials characterization, simulation, and optoelectronic testing. This role focuses on understanding, modeling, and characterizing materials and devices for advanced optoelectronic applications, enabling rootcause identification and guiding corrective actions across design, process, and manufacturing teams. You will operate with a high degree of autonomy, influence crossfunctional engineering direction, and contribute directly to the success of Nokia's nextgeneration optical component technologies.

NION2026 PIC

Device Physics, Simulation & Modeling Act as a subject matter expert in PIC device physics, guiding design and technology decisions Develop, apply, and correlate device and material simulation models to experimental and manufacturing data Work effectively with simulation packages, scripting environments, and large data sets to extract insight and guide technical direction Partner with device design, process, and product engineering teams to translate modeling and characterization results into actionable improvements Materials & Device Characterization Lead materials characterization across semiconductor, metal, and dielectric layers, including interpretation of complex physical and electrical data Drive optoelectronic testing and characterization of PIC devices, correlating performance to material properties and processing conditions Establish characterization methodologies and best practices to support technology development, yield improvement, and reliability objectives Root Cause Analysis & Corrective Action Drive root cause analysis of complex materials, device, and performance issues using datadriven and physicsbased approaches Define and implement corrective actions, working across design, process, integration, and manufacturing teams Translate characterization and modeling results into clear technical recommendations and risk assessments Technical Leadership & CrossFunctional Influence Provide technical leadership at the Principal level, influencing strategy and technical direction beyond immediate project scope Drive crossfunctional teams of engineers toward shared technical objectives Mentor and guide engineers across levels, elevating overall organizational capability in simulation, materials, and device understanding Communicate complex technical findings clearly to engineering, management, and business stakeholders Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, Physics, or a related field Minimum 10 years of experience developing and characterizing materials and devices for optoelectronic applications Deep expertise in: PIC device physics Semiconductor, metal, and dielectric materials properties, characterization methods, and data interpretation Optoelectronic testing of PIC devices Modeling, simulation, scripting, and working with large, complex data sets Physicsbased and datadriven root cause analysis Demonstrated ability to drive crossfunctional engineering teams to measurable outcomes Excellent communication and organizational skills Preferred Qualifications Experience supporting technology development, qualification, and yield ramp for photonic devices Strong background correlating simulation, materials characterization, and manufacturing data Experience influencing technical direction across geographically distributed teams Track record of solving complex, multidisciplinary problems in optoelectronics or compound semiconductor technologies