CareerPlan

Assistant Scientist in Integrated Photonic Systems, College of Optics and Photonics

Orlando, FL (Main Campus), USFull-time2026-09-24 → 2026-11-12
Based in United StatesNo visa sponsorship

Core

Conduct independent research in integrated photonic systems for applications in free-space and optical fiber communication, datacenter interconnects, optical signal processing, and computing.

Role type

Assistant Research Scientist (Integrated Photonics)

Builds

Integrated photonic devices, subsystems, and system demonstrations for communication and computing applications.

Domain

Optics and Photonics / Telecommunications / Datacenter Interconnects

Required skills

Modelling and design of active/passive photonic devices, Integrated device fabrication, Optical/electro-optical characterization, Digital signal processing, AI/ML, System applications

Preferred skills

Multi-plane light conversion, Experience with SiN/Si/III-V material platforms, Supervision of graduate students

Technologies

Custom and commercial design/simulation packages, Foundry services

Responsibilities

Conduct research in integrated photonic systems, Model/design/optimize photonic devices, Fabricate integrated devices, Characterize devices and subsystems, Perform digital signal processing and control/optimization, Demonstrate system applications

Seniority

Junior/Mid-level Research Scientist