Staff Scientist PIC Laser
Core
Develop custom laser systems and bridge fundamental optical physics with scalable chip-scale technology for next-generation quantum timing, atomic clocks, and inertial sensors.
Role type
Staff Scientist, Photonic Integrated Circuit (PIC) Laser Systems
Builds
Custom laser systems, frequency combs, and ultra-low-noise PIC platforms for quantum sensors.
Domain
Quantum computing / Integrated Photonics / Precision Metrology
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | infrastructure
Required skills
Ultra-stable cavities, frequency combs, atomic clocks, PIC design & simulation, nonlinear optics, fiber & bulk optics, precision metrology, frequency stabilization
Preferred skills
Lumerical/COMSOL simulation, mode-locked lasers, chip-level probing/coupling, PID control loops, Python/MATLAB, optical packaging
Technologies
SiN, TFLN, Tantala, Lumerical, COMSOL, Phase Noise Analyzers, high-speed RF equipment
Responsibilities
Develop custom laser systems from fiber-based oscillators to integrated chip-scale architectures; Design and simulate PIC layouts optimized for high-Q micro-resonators; Architect migration of frequency combs from discrete to PIC platforms; Build and characterize conventional systems including fiber spooling and MOPA configurations; Perform rigorous characterization of frequency noise and phase noise; Develop testing protocols for stabilization architectures including PDH locking.
Seniority
Staff, hands-on IC