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Photon Source Engineer

Daresbury, England, United Kingdom💼 Full-time💰 $60,000–$60,000🗓 2026-07-20 → 2026-07-30

Core

Designing and maintaining computational tools for modelling photon-pair sources, optimizing nonlinear optical systems, and guiding the development of photon sources for utility-scale quantum computers.

Role type

Senior IC photon source engineer (quantum photonics)

Builds

Photon source platforms and accompanying technologies for large-scale photonic systems

Domain

Quantum computing / Silicon photonics / Nonlinear optics

Deliverable

production ML models | product features

Required skills

Computational modelling of optical systems, Nonlinear optical system optimization, Experimental measurement of optical systems, Python for data analysis, COMSOL/Lumerical simulation, Integrated optics design, Device characterization, Technical project leadership

Preferred skills

Quantum optics knowledge, Novel integrated photonic material platforms, Fabrication experience, Mathematica proficiency

Technologies

Python, COMSOL, Lumerical, Mathematica

Responsibilities

Design computational tools for modelling photon-pair sources, Model and optimize nonlinear optical systems, Collaborate on device performance improvement paths, Generate reports on experimental findings, Design new experimental techniques for characterization, Assess impact of source performance on system infrastructure

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC

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