Senior Photonics Architect for PICs & Quantum Systems

Logik Source

Cambridge

Hybrid

GBP 55,000 - 85,000

Full time

14 days+
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Benefits offered by this job

20% bonus
High relocation package
Free lunch onsite

Job summary

Logik Source in Cambridge is recruiting a Senior Photonics Lead and a Junior Photonics Engineer to accelerate the adoption of innovative photonic technologies. The roles involve photonic integrated circuits, optical design, and leadership in developing cutting-edge photonic systems.

Successful candidates will hold a PhD in related fields and have hands-on experience with photonic design. The company offers an excellent salary, a 20% bonus, hybrid working, and great benefits including relocation support.

Qualifications

  • Specification, design, fabrication/test and validation of complex PICs or photonic systems.
  • Deep knowledge of PIC platforms including SiPh, SiN, and InP.
  • Proven ability to lead engineers and collaborate across disciplines.

Responsibilities

  • Act as a photonics architect and lead teams developing next-generation photonic systems.
  • Deliver PICs and photonic systems, owning architecture from concept to validated hardware.
  • Engage with the photonics ecosystem, including fabs and testing.

Skills

Photonic integrated circuits
Hands-on photonic design/simulation
Leading multidisciplinary teams
Experience in high-speed PICs for datacoms
Experience in free-space optical communication

Education

PhD in Physics, Electronics, or semiconductor-related technologies

Tools

Lumerical
Ansys
Synopsys
Nazca
Luceda

Job description

Logik Source in Cambridge is recruiting a Senior Photonics Lead and a Junior Photonics Engineer to accelerate the adoption of innovative photonic technologies. The roles involve photonic integrated circuits, optical design, and leadership in developing cutting-edge photonic systems.

Successful candidates will hold a PhD in related fields and have hands-on experience with photonic design. The company offers an excellent salary, a 20% bonus, hybrid working, and great benefits including relocation support.

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