DescriptionThe Integrated Photonics Engineer will be part of a team to realize first-of-their-kind photonic all-integrated circuits for implementing truly scalable quantum technologies. You will be designing, building, and operating high-tech setups to characterize photonic circuits at cryogenic and room-temperature. The Integrated Photonics Engineer is a specialist in photonic on-chip devices and is familiar with evaluating and improving their performance. You enjoy working in a diverse, fast-paced, multi-disciplinary team of engineers and scientists.
Please include a cover letter with your resume (in one file) describing how you would be a great fit at Photonic and what attributes you could bring to our growing team.
WHAT WE NEED YOU TO DO

• Develop test methods and setups to characterize active and passive large-scale on-chip silicon photonic devices – cryogenic and room-temperature
• Characterize on-chip electro-optic devices, as well as photonic integrated circuits and communicate the results
• Support the development of on-chip devices by collaborating with and present findings within a team of photonic designers, nanofabrication engineers, test engineers, and physicists
• Generate scripts as required to meet test and analysis goals
• Develop and document test and measurement processes and procedures
• Train team members on all practices that are implemented
• Contribute to our IP portfolio

WHAT YOU BRING TO OUR TEAM

• Master's or PhD degree in physics, applied physics, electrical engineering, or other relevant discipline
• 3+ years of hands-on experience with integrated photonic devices
• Hands-on-experience with fibre and/or free-space optics
• Excellent teamwork, interpersonal and written communication skills.
• Strong understanding of photonics, electronics, and electromagnetic compatibility

An exceptional candidate will bring:

• Working experience on developing automated data acquisition, test and analysis scripts
• Experience in programming languages like Python and MATLAB
• Knowledge of quantum optics is a plus
• Hands-on experience with cryogenic systems is a plus
• Hands-on experience with RF instruments is a plus

WHY YOU SHOULD WORK WITH US

• Get involved with a quantum startup company set to redefine computing
• Work closely with some of the brightest innovators in quantum technologies
• Enjoy a fast-paced and fun environment where you can try new things while solving innovative challenges every day
• Inclusive company culture
• Competitive salary, benefits (including life insurance, extended health, dental, long term disability, and a flexible spending account), and potential upside

The description above is what we think an ideal candidate would look like for this role. At Photonic, we understand that everyone has a different work and life journey. If you feel your experience is close to what we've described, but you might not meet all the requirements, please still apply! We are also committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving a culture of equity, diversity, and inclusion. We embrace and encourage our employees' differences, knowing that these very differences inspire innovation and build better teams. If there are any accommodations our team can make throughout our hiring process, please let us know.