Research Fellow (Waveguide-Integrated Superconducting Nanowire Single-Photon Detectors)
Core
Develop a commercially-viable single-photon detection system prototype by integrating Superconducting Nanowire Single-Photon Detectors (SNSPDs) with quantum Photonic Integrated Circuits (PICs) and scaling fabrication/testing workflows.
Role type
Research Fellow (Project Leader) in quantum photonic device development
Builds
Waveguide-integrated SNSPD prototypes and cryogenic detection systems
Domain
Quantum computing and networking technologies, superconducting photonics
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | research | infrastructure
Required skills
Semiconductor/superconductor nanofabrication, cryogenic device design and testing, heterogeneous integration, photonic device/circuit design and simulation, data acquisition/analysis and scripting
Preferred skills
Single-photon detection expertise, quantum technologies concepts, photonic device/circuit design and simulation tools
Technologies
Lumerical, Ansys, Python, MATLAB, LabVIEW
Responsibilities
Design PIC components and integrate SNSPDs; Scale and optimize fabrication and cryogenic testing workflows; Characterize detector and system performance; Develop packaging solutions for cryogenic environments; Operate and maintain research laboratories; Participate in venture creation and pilot tests; Contribute to progress reports, IP disclosures, and publications
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with project leadership
