PIC Characterization Engineer

Darwin Recruitment; Toronto; On-site; CAD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Darwin Recruitment is seeking a Senior Quantum Optics / Photonics Engineer to join our Hardware R&D team in Canada. You will design, build, and operate complex optical experiments to generate and measure squeezed light and to optimize photonic devices on integrated platforms.

You will work with researchers on PICs, perform data analysis and modeling, and develop automated measurement workflows. A PhD in a related field and hands-on lab experience are required.

Qualifications

• PhD in Quantum Optics, Photonics, AMO, or related field.
• Strong knowledge of squeezed light, photon generation and single-photon detection.
• Experience with homodyne/heterodyne detection and shot-noise-limited measurements.
• Hands-on experience with optical/RF lab equipment and laser locking techniques.
• Python experience for data acquisition, analysis and automation.

Responsibilities

• Build and operate advanced optical experiments to generate and measure squeezed light.
• Develop and benchmark next-generation nonlinear photonic devices.
• Characterise photonic integrated circuits (PICs) with thermal and electro-optic components.
• Analyse experimental data and compare results against simulations and analytical models.
• Develop test procedures, technical documentation and automated measurement workflows.

Skills

Squeezed light & photon generation

Single-photon detection

Homodyne/heterodyne detection

Python for data acquisition/automation

Analytical & numerical modeling

Education

PhD in Quantum Optics, Photonics, AMO, Electrical Engineering

Tools

Optical/RF lab equipment

Laser locking techniques (PDH, dither)

Job description

Senior Quantum Optics / Photonics Engineer | Quantum Computing

As a member of the Hardware R&D Team, you will collaborate with our team to develop nonlinear optical devices on integrated nanophotonic platforms. You will design, build, and operate complex optical experiments, utilizing rigorous data analysis to characterize and optimize scalable quantum light sources for the world's first photonic quantum computers.

What you'll be doing:

• Build and operate advanced optical experiments to generate and measure squeezed light
• Develop and benchmark next-generation nonlinear photonic devices
• Characterise photonic integrated circuits (PICs) with thermal and electro-optic components
• Analyse experimental data and compare results against simulations and analytical models
• Develop test procedures, technical documentation and automated measurement workflows

What they're looking for:

• PhD in Quantum Optics, Photonics, AMO, Electrical Engineering or a related field
• Strong knowledge of squeezed light, photon generation and single-photon detection
• Experience with homodyne/heterodyne detection and shot-noise-limited measurements
• Experience with laser/resonator locking techniques such as Pound-Drever-Hall or dither locking
• Strong hands-on experience with optical/RF laboratory equipment
• Python experience for data acquisition, analysis and automation
• Ability to develop analytical and numerical models of physical systems

Nice to have:

• Microring resonators, frequency combs or soliton generation
• Pulse shaping, IQ/amplitude modulation and arbitrary waveform generators
• Automated instrument control and hardware interfacing
• Laser noise characterisation, including phase/frequency noise and RIN