Lead VCSEL Simulation Engineer – High-Speed Optical Links

Plessey Semiconductors Ltd in Plymouth is seeking a Senior Photonics Simulation Engineer to own the design and simulation of VCSELs for next‑gen optical links. You will lead FDTD analyses of optical modes, resonance and beam profiles, and drive epi design decisions.

The role requires deep knowledge of laser physics, device modelling and validation against experimental data, with a focus on high-speed, energy-efficient light sources for interconnect applications.