High-speed Photonic Experimentalist
Core
Develop, characterize, and validate high-speed active photonic components (phase modulators, switches) and subsystems for fault-tolerant quantum computers.
Role type
Senior IC experimentalist (silicon photonics)
Builds
High-performance photonic chips and assemblies for quantum computing systems
Domain
Quantum computing / Silicon photonics / RF & Microwave engineering
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
high-speed electro-optic characterization, S-parameter measurements, time domain waveform analysis, RF measurement concepts, automated test system development, data analysis and modeling, wafer-level probing, integrated photonic device understanding
Preferred skills
experience with thin-film lithium niobate or BTO platforms, photonic-electronic interface design, photonic packaging integration, simulation tools (Ansys Lumerical, HFSS, ADS), high-volume manufacturing test environments
Technologies
oscilloscopes, signal generators, VNAs, high-speed probes, optical power meters, lasers, photodetectors, FPGAs, PCBs, wirebonds, Ansys Lumerical, Tidy3D, COMSOL Multiphysics, Meep, HFSS, ADS, Cadence AWR, SPICE
Responsibilities
Own characterization and validation of active photonic devices and circuits; execute S-parameter and high-speed waveform measurements; develop automated test methods and analysis workflows; model measurement data to diagnose performance; collaborate with cross-functional teams on chip design and assembly; document calibration procedures and results; mentor junior team members
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC