Research and Development Scientist – Photonics Modeler – Req 9451

Research and Development Scientist – Photonics Modeler – Req 9451

About Our Group:

Seagate is a global leader in data storage solutions. We strive to create precision-engineered data storage technologies that deliver superior capacity, speed, safety, and performance. We are excited to announce that we are recruiting for Research and Development Scientists to fill roles in the areas of semiconductor laser design to help deliver our next generation storage technologies. You will work as part of an established team reporting to the Research & Development Manager defining and delivering on future data storage technologies and products. If you’re excited by new technologies, are naturally creative and passionate about seeing ideas come to life then this is the ideal research role for you. 

About the role: 

Our Heat Assisted Magnetic Recording Technology (HAMR) technology is a world-leading photonics technology with integrated plasmonic, waveguide and laser devices to address the cloud data storage market. Leveraging our high-tech design tools and advanced manufacturing processes you’ll be responsible for research and development in the areas of laser design and photonic integrated circuit design for emerging technologies into new products to meet specific performance and reliability requirements. If you’re excited by new technologies, are naturally creative and passionate about seeing ideas come to life then this is the ideal research role for you.

You will:

• Carry out computational modelling of photonic systems for next generation Heat Assisted Magnetic Recording (HAMR) read-write heads.
• Use LaserMOD/Crosslight/Harold etc, FDTD, Lumerical Interconnect and other similar methods to simulate laser performance within the HAMR integrated photonic system.
• Propose laser designs to provide improvements in robustness to optical feedback and laser reliability.
• Carry out data analysis to support the conclusions made from modelling and model to measure closure assessments and improvements.
• Make improvements to the modelling capabilities including development of new modelling methodologies.
• Work with other R&D engineers and scientists to plan experimental builds and testing of the proposed designs.
• Collaborate with adjacent teams and internal customers to ensure that the proposed future designs will meet the performance and reliability requirements of the future product roadmap.

About you:

You are;

• Knowledgeable in the area of, semiconductor laser physics and laser design and photonics modelling.
• Knowledgeable in the area of, semiconductor laser design for reliable, stable performance at high temperatures and robustness to external optical feedback.
• A good communicator with excellent presentation and written skills. 
• A strong team player who works effectively in a cross-functional team environment.
• Able to set own course in projects and make timely decisions. 
• Motivated and excited by technology and the challenge of going beyond.
• Able and willing to introduce own ideas and solutions for technology progression.

Your experience includes:

• Experience in the areas of semiconductor laser design and modelling.
• Experience in the areas of opto-electronics or photonics design and modelling or integrated circuit modelling.

You may also have:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent qualification in Photonics, Lasers, Optics, Opto-electronics, Physics, Materials Science, or Engineering. 
• Academic research or industrial experience would be considered a distinct advantage.
• Strong analytical skills and proven problem solver.

Please note that you must demonstrate on the application how you meet the criteria for the role as identified above. In order to facilitate shortlisting, the company reserves the right to apply enhanced criteria.

Completed applications should be submitted no later than midnights on Friday 2nd February 2024.

This is a Full-Time position working 39 hours per week, on-site working.

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Location: Springtown, Northern Ireland

Our Springtown site is Derry/Londonderry’s largest manufacturer, we’re proud that Seagate is a flexible and inclusive place to work. We have more than 1,400 employees spanning research and development, manufacturing, and many other functions.

Here at work, you can grab breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks at our subsidized on-site cafe. Looking for an active break from your workday? We’ve got you covered. 

Take a group or individual exercise class during lunch or after work at our on-site gym. 

Network with your colleagues through the Young Professionals Network, Women’s Leadership Group, the Carers Café (for caregivers of individuals with disabilities), Volunteer in the community with our support! Join our creative network, which includes a choir, foreign language classes and even a cookery class! 

Join our Employee Resource Groups (ERG), a voluntary, employee-led community built on a shared diversity identity and/or an appreciation of that identity, open to ALL current employees at Seagate! 

See list below of many of our Springtown Company Benefits:

• Health – AXA Healthcare, for employees and dependents, Company sick pay and medical leave, Occupational healthcare service, Employee assistance programmes, Group income protection and On-site gym/ exercise classes / personal trainer.

• Work Life Balance – Annual leave, Flexible working hours, Part-time working, Enhanced maternity pay, Enhanced paternity pay, Bereavement leave.

• Finance – Pension – employer contributory scheme, Life assurance, Employee stock purchase plan, Competitive base pay, Company bonus scheme, Reward and recognition, Employee savings scheme, Perks at work discount programmes, Employee discount scheme, Pay for civil / jury duty.

• Career – Degree / non degree assistance Externally accredited training and development opportunities, Service awards, LinkedIn learning, Learning & development programmes.