Photonic Design Engineer, Silicon PICs & Detectors

psiquantum; United States; Remote; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

PsiQuantum is seeking a Photonic Design Engineer to join the Circuit Team, expanding design, validation, and data analysis for PIC development, wafer screening, and system-level validation. The role involves hands-on work with large-scale data, modeling, and collaboration across functions to push integrated photonics forward.

The ideal candidate holds a Ph.D. in electrical/optical engineering or a MS with relevant industry experience, with strong skills in photonic simulation, Python, and PIC

Qualifications

• PhD in electrical/optical engineering or related field, or MS with industry experience in integrated photonics.
• Strong foundation in integrated photonics device physics including passive and active devices.
• Proficient in photonic component and circuit simulation tools such as Lumerical MODE, FDTD, Interconnect or equivalent.
• Strong programming, data analysis, and visualization skills using Python-based environments.
• Hands-on experience with PIC layout and tape-out for leading silicon photonics foundries.
• Prior experience in integrated photodetector design and characterization is preferred.

Responsibilities

• PIC wafer-level data analysis and yield analysis.
• Integrated photonic component design and modeling.
• Circuit level simulation and layout.
• Packaged PIC validation and collaboration with cross-functional teams.
• Photodetector development including component design, test support and validation/qualification.

Skills

Python

Data analysis

Photonic device physics

PIC layout

Education

PhD in electrical/optical engineering or related (MS with experience)

Tools

Lumerical MODE

FDTD

Interconnect

Job description

PsiQuantum is seeking a Photonic Design Engineer to join the Circuit Team, expanding design, validation, and data analysis for PIC development, wafer screening, and system-level validation. The role involves hands-on work with large-scale data, modeling, and collaboration across functions to push integrated photonics forward.

The ideal candidate holds a Ph.D. in electrical/optical engineering or a MS with relevant industry experience, with strong skills in photonic simulation, Python, and PIC