Photonic Design Engineer

Summary

Join PsiQuantum, a company building the world's first useful quantum computers, and contribute to groundbreaking advancements in various industries. This role focuses on designing highly complex integrated photonic circuits and validating their performance. As an Integrated Photonic Circuit Designer, you will leverage your expertise in integrated photonics to design, simulate, and optimize photonic components and circuits. Collaboration with multi-functional teams and external partners is crucial for delivering complex photonic integrated circuits for large quantum systems. The ideal candidate possesses a strong background in photonic device principles, modeling, and circuit layout, along with proficiency in simulation tools and programming languages. This position offers a competitive salary and benefits package.

Requirements

• Hold a PhD or equivalent in Electrical Engineering or Physics
• Possess 5 years of relevant work or academic research experience in integrated photonics
• Demonstrate a strong background in photonic device principles and modeling skills
• Have experience with photonics integrated circuit layout using open-source or commercial tools
• Be fluent in diverse photonic device simulation, data processing tools, and programming languages like Python
• Understand nonlinear optical processes such as spontaneous four-wave mixing

Responsibilities

• Design, simulate, and optimize integrated photonic components and circuits
• Perform statistical data analysis and validation of device and circuit performance
• Provide photonic circuit layout and tapeout support
• Conduct nonlinear optics simulation and analysis
• Collaborate closely with the product team to support the building of a photonic quantum system

Benefits

• Equity
• Benefits
• Base pay range: $120,000 — $170,000 USD