CareerPlan

2027 Photonic Integrated Circuits Engineer

El Segundo, CA, USFull-time$110k–$166k2026-10-26 → 2026-11-10
On-siteCitizens onlySecurity clearance required

Core

Design, test, and measurement of photonic integrated circuit (PIC) technology for space systems, including novel device ideation, tapeout in commercial fabs, and performance characterization.

Role type

Senior IC photonic integrated circuits engineer (research & development)

Builds

Novel PIC devices, circuits, and sub-systems for space applications

Domain

Aerospace / Integrated Photonics

Required skills

Simulation design and layout of integrated photonic devices, foundry PDK usage, data analytics in Python/MATLAB, experimental characterization, tapeout execution

Preferred skills

RF photonics knowledge, high-frequency opto-electrical test (VNA), heterogeneous integration experience, publications in integrated photonics

Technologies

Lumerical, KLayout, Spark Photonics, GDSfactory, Ansys Lumerical, VPI Photonics

Responsibilities

Ideate novel PIC devices and sub-systems; Design and tapeout PIC structures in commercial fabs; Plan and execute experiments for characterization and reliability; Simulate and analyze experimental results; Engage with customers and collaborators on technical guidance; Manage project budgets and schedules

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC