Senior Photonics Engineer: Ultra-Low-Loss Optical Interfaces

PsiQuantum; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

PsiQuantum in the United Kingdom is seeking a Senior Photonics Engineer to develop ultra-low-loss optical interface solutions. This role involves optical simulation, hands-on experimental validation, and collaboration with internal teams and external partners.

The ideal candidate will have a PhD in photonics or a related field, and extensive experience in photonic device development. Preferred skills include working with simulation tools and advancing optical packaging.

Qualifications

• PhD or equivalent practical experience in photonics, optics, physics, or engineering required.
• Significant experience in photonic device development and optical coupling is essential.
• Hands-on experience with experimental validation of optical performance is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Develop novel device concepts for optical coupling and mode conversion.
• Use simulation tools to study optical propagation and performance.
• Execute experiments to validate device performance and optical loss.

Skills

Photonics device development

Optical coupling

Simulation tools (BeamPROP, FDTD)

Experimental validation

Education

PhD degree in photonics, optics, physics, or engineering

Tools

BeamPROP

FDTD

Job description

PsiQuantum in the United Kingdom is seeking a Senior Photonics Engineer to develop ultra-low-loss optical interface solutions. This role involves optical simulation, hands-on experimental validation, and collaboration with internal teams and external partners.

The ideal candidate will have a PhD in photonics or a related field, and extensive experience in photonic device development. Preferred skills include working with simulation tools and advancing optical packaging.