Photonics Engineer

Radiation Monitoring Devices, Inc.; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Radiation Monitoring Devices, Inc. is seeking a Photonics Engineer to support the modeling and testing of photonic integrated circuits (PICs) and integration of novel materials.

You will perform benchtop validation, layout PICs for manufacturing, and collaborate with materials scientists. The role is based in Watertown, MA and requires a Bachelor’s degree in physics or electrical engineering, with experience in photonics systems and scientific programming (MATLAB, Python).

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in physics or electrical engineering.
• Some experience building integrated, fiber‑optic and free‑space photonics systems.
• Some experience with MATLAB and Python to analyze light propagation in photonics systems.

Responsibilities

• Using computational approaches to optimize the design of custom PIC components.
• Layout PICs for manufacturing at commercial foundries using appropriate tools.
• Collaborate with materials scientists to augment PICs with novel materials.
• Conduct benchtop validation testing of PICs.

Skills

Photonics systems

MATLAB

Python

PIC design

Education

Bachelor’s degree in physics or electrical engineering

Master’s degree in integrated photonics

Tools

COMSOL

Ansys

Lumerical

Job description

Salary Range: 70-90k
Work Environment: In Person (Watertown, MA)
Reports To: Team Leader
Job Type: Full Time

Job Overview:

Radiation Monitoring Devices, Inc. (RMD, Watertown, MA), provides a dynamic work environment for performing world‑class research and development in the fields of radiation detection and imaging, nuclear instrumentation, and non‑destructive test equipment. Since its founding in 1974, RMD’s research and development have resulted in breakthrough technologies and products that are utilized in a wide range of scientific fields, from space exploration to particle physics, and from nuclear security and safeguards to clinical diagnoses and environmental research.

RMD is seeking a Photonics Engineer with experience in the modeling and testing of photonic integrated circuits (PICs). You will support innovative research in integration of novel materials with PICs and fabrication of PIC components.

Key Responsibilities include:

• Using computational approaches to optimize the design of custom PIC components.
• Leveraging software tools to layout PICs for manufacturing at commercial foundries.
• Working with materials scientists to augment PICs with novel materials.
• Conducting benchtop validation testing of PICs.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in physics or electrical engineering.
• Some experience building integrated, fiber‑optical and free‑space photonics systems.
• Some experience with scientific programming tools like MATLAB and Python to analyze the propagation of light in photonics systems.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in a field related to integrated photonics.
• Experience in physics‑based modeling of photonic components using tools from COMSOL, Ansys Lumerical etc.
• Experience working in a clean room, using lithography tools.
• Experience performing measurements to characterize photonic integrated circuits using instruments like lasers, fiber alignment stages, oscilloscopes, etc.
• Familiarity with the PIC engineering process, including simulation, layout, fabrication, test, and device operation.

RMD is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with RMD is governed based on merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, or any other protected factor.