Sr. Photonics Research Engineer
$117,684–$175,054 year
On-siteBoulder, Colorado, United States
Boulder, Colorado, United StatesOn-siteFull Time$117,684–$175,054 yearSenior LevelDoctorate Or Professional DegreeLarge
Full TimeSenior LevelDoctorate Or Professional DegreeLarge
Job Summary
Execute system development, testing, simulation, and modeling for optical phased arrays, microwave photonics, and optical communications projects. Lead technical proposals and client communications while managing multidisciplinary research teams. Develop new business opportunities and present findings to senior management. Conduct fundamental calculations and laboratory R&D tasks using Python, MATLAB, and FDTD simulation tools. Design photonic components with GDSFactory and manage multi-project wafer runs. Maintain active DoD Secret clearance for government contract requirements.
Required Qualifications
- PhD in electrical engineering, optics, physics or related technical discipline
- 4+ years related experience that may include industry experience
- U.S. Citizenship with the ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance due to government contract requirements
- Experience leading technical projects as a principal investigator
- Experience leading proposal efforts for US Government funding
- Demonstrated ability to develop new business with potential customers and familiarity with proposal writing
- Leading technical presentations and demonstrations
- Experience simulating and testing PICs, analyzing data, and/or PIC component layout
- Experience in applying PIC systems to application areas such as optical phased arrays, microwave photonics, optical communication, and/or quantum sensing
- Proficient in scientific programming e.g., Python, MATLAB, and/or other similar scripting languages
- Familiarity with process design kits (PDKs) from foundries such as AIM Photonics, Applied Nanotools, and Tower Semiconductor
- Demonstrated experience working in a team environment and managing time while working on multiple projects
- This position is on-site in Boulder, CO
Desired Qualifications
- Active DoD Secret clearance
- Familiarity with automated testing and data collection
- Familiarity with feedback control and stabilization of photonic systems comprised of components such as interferometers, filters, and lasers
- Working with and submitting designs to multi-project wafer runs at PIC foundries
- Simulating photonic devices in FDTD using Tidy3D, Lumerical, or similar tools
- With scripted-based layout of photonic components and systems using GDSFactory, Nazca, IPKISS, or similar
- With precision measurement and/or metrology
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