Senior Photonic Integrated Circuit (PIC) Design - 745

Quantinuum

$148K — $185K *
Technical Services
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Master's Degree minimum in Optics, Physics, Electrical Engineering, or related field.
  • 6+ years of PIC design experience using photonic simulation tools (e.g., Lumerical, RSoft).
  • 4+ years’ experience with optical/photonic systems maintenance.
  • U.S. citizenship or permanent residency required due to contractual obligations.
  • National security constraints may apply, notably for candidates from China or Russia.

Responsibilities

  • Participate in the development of quantum computing systems alongside physicists and optical engineers.
  • Design integrated photonic components to manipulate light across various wavelengths.
  • Collaborate with cross-disciplinary teams to define and fulfill system performance requirements.
  • Transform technical requirements into actionable plans to achieve system objectives.
  • Design innovative integrated photonic components for demanding specifications.
  • Layout test PICs and coordinate with fabrication teams to validate performance.
  • Lead the PIC development team and manage external vendor relationships for timely deliverables.

Benefits

  • Flexible work schedule to promote work-life balance.
  • Employer-subsidized health, dental, and vision insurance.
  • 401(k) matching plus a student loan repayment benefit.
  • 12 paid holidays and generous vacation along with sick time.
  • Paid parental leave to support family needs.
  • Employee discounts on various services and products.
Full Job Description
We are seeking a Senior Photonic Integrated Circuit (PIC) Design at our Broomfield, CO or Albuquerque, New Mexico Location.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Participate in a team of physicists and optical engineers supporting the development of commercial and research systems for quantum computing
  • Design and develop integrated photonic components and systems in novel ways to deliver and manipulate light across the spectrum
  • Collaborate across disciplines (architecture, physics, photonics, fabrication, mechanical engineering) to define systems and requirements to support quantum computing and demonstrate systems meeting performance requirements
  • Gather technical requirements, turn them into action plans, and ensure the components and systems meet the requirements
  • Design novel integrated photonic components to meet challenging specifications
  • Layout test PICs and work closely with fabrication and test teams to validate photonic component performance
  • Lead and work with PIC development team and external vendors to ensure timely development and delivery of key demonstrators


YOU MUST HAVE:

  • Masters Degree minimum
  • Minimum 6+ years of experience (advanced degree inclusive) with photonic integrated circuits (PIC) design using photonic simulation tools (Lumerical, RSoft, or similar guided mode and FDTD solvers) and layout tools (Klayout, GDSFactory, or similar)
  • Minimum 4+ years' experience (advanced degree inclusive) using and maintaining optical/photonic systems
  • Due to Contractual requirements, must be a U.S. Person. defined as, U.S. citizen permanent resident or green card holder, workers granted asylum or refugee status
  • Due to national security requirements imposed by the U.S. Government, candidates for this position must not be a People's Republic of China national or Russian national unless the candidate is also a U.S. citizen.


WE VALUE:

  • Masters Degree in Optics, Physics, Applied Physics, Electrical Engineering, or a related field
  • Experience with design-for-manufacturing
  • Experience with photonics fabrication processes and metrology
  • Experience with materials used in visible photonics circuits and optics
  • Experience in product development regarding photonic design, fabrication and/or packaging of PIC systems
  • Experience working with cross-disciplinary teams (architecture, physics, fabrication, mechanical engineering, photonics) to develop solutions
  • Experience leading and mentoring small teams
  • Broad understanding of optical principles and practices and experience applying this knowledge to projects
  • Programming experience in Matlab, Python, C
  • Experience with testing and data analysis (taking, plotting, analyzing, fitting and interpreting relevant data from optical testing experiments)


$148,000 - $185,000 a year

A competitive salary and innovative, game-changing work

Flexible work schedule

Employer subsidized health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) match for student loan repayment benefit

Equity, 401k retirement savings plan + 12 Paid holidays and generous vacation + sick time

Paid parental leave

Employee discounts

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