What You Will Do

• Initiate and contribute to the design, simulation/modeling, and layout of integrated photonic components in foundry-based fabrication environment.
• Contribute to post-fabrication post-processing/assembly, test setup, and benchtop test of integrated photonic components, subsystems, and systems in coordination with senior technical and program leadership.
• Conduct architectural trade studies on various systems and sub-systems related to wideband RF and hybrid electronic-photonic components and sub-systems.
• Contribute to the technical volume for white papers and proposals, as well as contribute to independent research and development (IRAD) projects for the advancement of hybrid electronic-photonics components and sub-systems.
• Be accountable for technical decisions.
• Communicate and collaborate with Program Management and Technical Leadership, Engineering Leadership, Manufacturing, Suppliers, and Customers.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires a Bachelor’s in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) and 5 years of prior relevant experience.
• Experience in designing integrated photonic circuits and/or photonic chips.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Advanced degree (MS or PhD) in Physics, Optics, Photonics, Circuits, Signal Processing, or related engineering fields.
• Hands-on experience with Silicon photonics platforms and integrated photonics technologies (Silicon, Silicon Nitride, and/or compound semiconductors).
• In-depth understanding of foundry-based fabrication processes and constraints impacting integrated photonic device performance.
• Proficiency in photonic design and simulation tools (e.g., Ansys Lumerical, Synopsys Optocompiler, KLayout, etc.).
• Experience in developing and executing test plans for integrated photonic devices and subsystems.
• Familiarity with microelectronic and photonic integrated circuit packaging technologies.
• Strong communication skills in verbal, written, and presentation formats.
• Demonstrated proactive problem-solving skills.
• Proven ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment.