Senior Thermal Mechanical Photonic Designer

NVIDIA is seeking a Senior Thermal Mechanical Photonic Designer to join their global circuits team in Santa Clara, California. The role involves daily tasks such as working on the thermal and structural design of silicon photonic systems, running stress simulations on optical components, and developing experimental methodologies for thermal validation. Candidates will also model thermo-mechanical interactions in silicon die-packages and analyze solder joint fatigue and creep. The position requires a PhD in Electrical Engineering, Physics, or a related field, along with over five years of relevant experience, including at least three years in silicon photonics IC development from concept to high-volume production. Familiarity with thermal characterization and the ability to support optical and system engineering leads in opto-mechanical design is essential. The role is suited for individuals with strong hands-on lab experience in silicon evaluation and debugging. The specific employment type is not mentioned, and the working arrangement details are also unspecified.