Research Engineer for Photonic Devices
3 days ago
Are you passionate about designing and optimizing custom Photonic Integrated Circuits (PICs)? Do you have experience with fabless manufacturing of PICs through multi-project wafer runs at commercial foundries? If so, we may have the perfect opportunity for you
Job Description:We are seeking a Research Engineer for Photonic Devices to join our team. As a Research Engineer, you will be responsible for designing and optimizing custom PICs using physics-based modeling.
Key Responsibilities:- Leverage software tools to layout PICs for quick-turn manufacturing at various MPW foundries
- Work with materials scientists and additive manufacturing engineers to augment PICs with novel materials
- Conduct benchtop validation testing of PICs
- Develop independent research and development concepts and present/publish results in an effective and timely fashion
- Hold a Master's degree in Physics or Electrical Engineering
- Have 1+ year experience building integrated, fiber-optical, and free-space photonics systems
- Be proficient in scientific programming tools like MATLAB and Python to analyze light propagation in photonics systems
- Obtain an Interim Secret security clearance by start date and meet requirements for access to classified information
As a member of our team, you will enjoy a comprehensive benefits package including retirement plans, paid time off, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, flexible spending accounts, education assistance, and training and development opportunities.
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