Photonic Integrated Circuit Researcher

Pentangle Tech Services | P5 Group; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Pentangle Tech Services | P5 Group is seeking a Photonic Integrated Circuit Researcher in Santa Clara, CA. The role focuses on inventing, developing, and validating advanced photonic technologies, combining theory, simulation, and hands-on experimentation to advance state‑of‑the‑art devices.

You will conduct theoretical analyses, run PIC simulations, and contribute to layout and measurement campaigns within a collaborative laboratory environment. A PhD in a relevant field is required.

Qualifications

• PhD in a relevant field (e.g., Photonics, EE, Optics, Physics).
• Demonstrated ability to perform innovative research in integrated photonics.
• Deep understanding of optical waveguide theory (mode solving, confinement, polarization, dispersion).
• PIC simulation, design, and layout experience with industry tools.

Responsibilities

• Invent, develop, and validate cutting‑edge integrated photonic technologies.
• Propose, develop, and implement innovative yet practical solutions to challenges.
• Theoretical analysis, photonic device simulations, PIC layout, and measurements.

Skills

Integrated photonics research

Optical waveguide theory

PIC simulation/design/layout

Education

PhD in Photonics / EE / Optics / Physics

Tools

RSoft

Lumerical

Tidy3D

IPKISS

KLayout

Job description

Job Title – Photonic Integrated Circuit Researcher

Job Category: Engineering – Other Engineering

Overview:

We are at the forefront of technology innovation, delivering breakthroughs and trusted insights in electronic design, simulation, prototyping, test, manufacturing, and optimization.

Our ~15,000 employees create world-class solutions in communications, 5G, automotive, energy, quantum, aerospace, defense, and semiconductor markets for customers in over 100 countries.

Responsibilities:

As a Photonic Integrated Circuit (PIC) Researcher, you will play a pivotal role in inventing, developing, and validating cutting‑edge integrated photonic technologies.

As a PIC Researcher in our Laboratories, you will apply your integrated photonic expertise as part of our team to propose, develop, and implement innovative yet practical solutions to technically challenging problems.

Your initial work will include theoretical analysis, photonic device simulations, PIC layout, and PIC component measurements.

Required Qualifications:

Completed Ph.D. degree in a relevant field (e.g., Photonics, Electrical Engineering, Optics, Physics)

Demonstrated ability to perform innovative research in integrated photonics

Deep understanding of optical waveguide theory (mode solving, confinement, polarization, dispersion)

PIC simulation, design, and layout experience (RSoft, Lumerical, Tidy3D, IPKISS, KLayout)