High-Speed Photonic IC Innovator

Darwin Recruitment; California (MO); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Darwin Recruitment is seeking a High-Speed Photonic Integrated Circuit (PIC) Researcher to join a global technology firm's advanced photonics team in the United States. You will lead design, simulation and validation of PICs operating at frequencies >100 GHz, bridging photonics, RF/mm-wave and packaging.

The role emphasizes hands-on measurements, prototype builds and collaboration across multidisciplinary groups to drive commercial outcomes.

Qualifications

• PhD in Photonics, Electrical Engineering, Optics, or Physics required.
• At least 2 years of post-PhD experience.
• Strong background in high-speed integrated photonics.
• Experience with PIC simulation, design and layout using Lumerical, Tidy3D, IPKISS, KLayout or Cadence.
• Experience with RF, microwave or mm-wave simulation and design (ADS/HFSS/CST).
• Hands-on experience characterising high-speed optoelectronic devices (>10 GHz).
• Strong communication and ability to work in a multidisciplinary environment.

Responsibilities

• Research and develop high-speed photonic technologies with commercial potential.
• Design, simulate and lay out PICs, considering performance, packaging and manufacturability.
• Develop new measurement concepts for photonic and electronic technologies.
• Build and test hardware and software prototypes to demonstrate feasibility of new concepts.
• Carry out high-speed optoelectronic characterization and measurements.
• Collaborate across photonics, RF/mm-wave, mechanical and software disciplines.
• Transfer successful technologies from research into commercial product development.

Skills

High-speed photonics

Strong communication

Education

PhD in Photonics, Electrical Engineering, Optics, Physics

Tools

Lumerical

Tidy3D

IPKISS

KLayout

Cadence

ADS

HFSS

CST

Job description

Darwin Recruitment is seeking a High-Speed Photonic Integrated Circuit (PIC) Researcher to join a global technology firm's advanced photonics team in the United States. You will lead design, simulation and validation of PICs operating at frequencies >100 GHz, bridging photonics, RF/mm-wave and packaging.

The role emphasizes hands-on measurements, prototype builds and collaboration across multidisciplinary groups to drive commercial outcomes.