Lead Photonic IC Researcher - Innovation & Validation

Accrescent Group; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Accrescent Group is seeking a PIC Researcher to invent, validate, and implement cutting‑edge photonic technologies. You will conduct theory, simulations, and measurements of PIC devices, contributing to a diverse, cross‑functional team.

On‑site work in Santa Clara, relocation is available. The role emphasizes innovative research in integrated photonics, strong measurement science, and collaboration across mm‑waves, photonics, and software disciplines.

Qualifications

• PhD or equivalent in photonics, optics, or EE.
• Demonstrated innovative research in integrated photonics.
• Strong understanding of optical waveguides, dispersion, and mode solving.
• Experience with PIC layout, design, and measurement.

Responsibilities

• Propose, develop, and validate PIC technologies.
• Perform theoretical analysis, simulations, and device measurements.
• Design PIC layouts and characterize components.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to translate research into products.

Skills

Photonic integration

PIC simulation

Device characterization

Waveguide theory

Team collaboration

Education

PhD in Photonics/Optics/Electrical Engineering

Tools

RSoft

Lumerical

Tidy3D

IPKISS

KLayout

Job description

Accrescent Group is seeking a PIC Researcher to invent, validate, and implement cutting‑edge photonic technologies. You will conduct theory, simulations, and measurements of PIC devices, contributing to a diverse, cross‑functional team.

On‑site work in Santa Clara, relocation is available. The role emphasizes innovative research in integrated photonics, strong measurement science, and collaboration across mm‑waves, photonics, and software disciplines.