Silicon Photonics Senior Scientist - R&D
On-siteAnn Arbor, Michigan, United States
Job Summary
Finalize the development and commissioning of an automated opto-mechatronic test-bench measurement system for integrated photonics. Lead the optical testing and characterization of incoming foundry tape-outs and support simulation, validation, and packaging plans to meet research-level timelines. Apply integrated photonic design methods to exploit phenomena in chip-scale packages for mobility applications, including sensing, communication, and quantum devices. Coordinate with foundry vendors to manage design submission timelines and rule checks, while ensuring successful co-integration of electronic control with photonic circuits. Accelerate the design and experimental validation of free-space optical components and Meta surfaces for camera sensor systems. Publish results in competitive journals and communicate insights to stakeholders, including Japanese counterparts and university partners. Execute project timelines and maintain critical lab inventory tracking.
Required Qualifications
- Right to work in the United States and not require Toyota support or sponsorship for immigration-related employment
- Doctoral degree in Optical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Physics, or other related technical disciplines
- Minimum of 4+ years of hands-on experience designing and troubleshooting photonic lab benches, specifically involving optomechanical alignment, fiber array units (FAUs), and mechatronic automation (e.g., using Python APIs)
- Expertise in simulation and design of integrated photonic components using commercially available FDTD solvers (ex. Lumerical, Tidy3d, etc.)
- Ability to leverage electronic design automation (EDA) (ex. Python, Photon Forge, Lumerical, kiCAD etc.) to execute automated performance analysis on photonic integrated circuits and transfer design to artwork appropriate for design submission
- Understanding of subsystem integration (e.g. Tx, Rx, Processor, Memory) into photonic systems and system analysis
- Understanding of background of quantum-photonics techniques and practical application in integrated photonics
- Familiarity of simulation and design of free-space optical system using ray tracing solvers (ex. Zemax, etc.)
- Skilled with rapid problem investigation and root-cause investigation
- Current work requirement has an onsite presence Monday - Thursday, and the option of remote work on Friday contingent upon the needs of the business
- Must be willing to travel up to 10% domestically and internationally and maintain scheduling flexibility to participate in late-evening meetings with Japan stakeholders as business needs require
- Experience in the design, fabrication, or characterization of imaging Meta surfaces/Meta Lenses and their practical integration into camera systems
- Experience in Quantum Magnetometry Methodology includes ODMR techniques
- Co-packaging experience to couple silicon photonic and electronic together in compact packages
- Comfort in high-speed RF signal simulation and validation for control and operation of silicon photonic devices
- Experience in design optimization methods including gradient-based, evolutionary, and AI driven (ex. neural network, physics-informed neural network etc.) techniques
- Experience with utilizing process design kits (PDKs) to accelerate integrated photonic chip layout and design
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with keen attention to detail
- Experience making clear and concise presentations, both written and oral, with consideration to international audiences
- Excellent communication and collaboration abilities, able to work effectively in cross-functional teams
Desired Qualifications
- Added bonus if you have Experience in the design, fabrication, or characterization of imaging Meta surfaces/Meta Lenses and their practical integration into camera systems
- Experience in Quantum Magnetometry Methodology includes ODMR techniques
- Co-packaging experience to couple silicon photonic and electronic together in compact packages
- Comfort in high-speed RF signal simulation and validation for control and operation of silicon photonic devices
- Experience in design optimization methods including gradient-based, evolutionary, and AI driven (ex. neural network, physics-informed neural network etc.) techniques
- Experience with utilizing process design kits (PDKs) to accelerate integrated photonic chip layout and design
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with keen attention to detail
- Experience making clear and concise presentations, both written and oral, with consideration to international audiences
- Excellent communication and collaboration abilities, able to work effectively in cross-functional teams
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