Photonics Control & Test Engineer

Xanadu; Toronto; On-site; CAD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity

Benefits

Job summary

Xanadu is seeking a Photonics Control & Test Engineer in Toronto, Canada. You will develop measurement systems and design high-order integrated optical filters.

Successful candidates will have a MS or Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering or Physics, with at least 2 years of experience in testing and measurements of photonic integrated circuits.

The position offers a competitive salary range of CAD 110,000 - 140,000, along with equity and benefits.

Qualifications

• 2+ years experience in testing and measurements of active/passive PIC.
• Proficient in designing and calibrating optical filters.
• Strong background in integrated photonics control systems.

Responsibilities

• Develop measurement systems and automated routines.
• Design algorithms for real-time tuning and optimization.
• Collaborate with HW R&D team on testing strategies.

Skills

Design of high performance integrated filters

Testing and measurements of active/passive PIC

High-level Python skills for instrument control

Integrated photonics control systems

Automated measurement routines development

Education

MS or Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering or Physics

Job description

Your role and responsibilities

As a Photonics Control & Test Engineer, you will be responsible for developing the "brain" behind our measurement systems. Your primary focus will be following the entire designing cycle of active optical components, with particular emphasis on high-order integrated optical filters, starting from conceptualization, simulations and layout, and moving on to creating and conducting automated measurement routines to close the design cycle. You will explore different integrated filters designs for both in-waveguide suppression and for stray light mitigation. Furthermore, you will design efficient algorithms to tune, control, and optimize these devices in real-time, ensuring they meet stringent performance specifications.

Finally, you will work closely with the extended HW R&D team to understand the module-level requirements and operating conditions, and implement robust testing strategies that account for environmental perturbations or fabrication tolerances.

Basic qualifications and experience

• MS or Ph.D. degree in Electrical Engineering, Physics, or related field.
• Proven track record of design of high performance integrated filters.
• 2+ years experience in testing and measurements of active/passive PIC.
• Proficient in the design, operation, and calibration of optical filters, including the ability to analyze complex spectral requirements and tuning mechanisms.
• Experience in developing automated measurement routines for active PICs.
• Strong background in integrated photonics control systems and multi-variable optimization.
• High-level Python skills for instrument control and data acquisition.
• Experience handling experimental data, fitting results to theoretical models, and refining control parameters based on data.

Preferred qualifications and experience

• Familiarity and proven experience with high volume measurements routine.
• 2+ years experience in an industrial setting.

This is for a new position. Your base salary will be determined based on your location, experience, and internal benchmarks. The base salary range is 110,000 - 140,000 CAD. You will also be eligible for equity and benefits.

We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage candidates of all backgrounds to apply. We are committed to building an inclusive, safe, and equitable culture and fostering an environment where our employees feel included, valued, and heard. We are committed to meeting the needs of all individuals and support a barrier-free workplace. Should you require accommodations at any point during the recruitment process please contact Recruiting at [e-mail].