Photonics & RFIC Engineer: Lead RF/Optical ICs

Georgia Tech Research Institute (GTRI); Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Georgia Tech Research Institute (GTRI) seeks a mid-career Photonics/RF IC Engineer focused on photonics or RF/millimeter-wave technologies. You will architect benchtop photonic and RF systems, model results, and translate designs into ICs.

Work spans from simulations to packaging for aerospace and national security platforms. Ideal candidates have 5–8 years in RF/photonic IC work, strong tool experience (Lumerical, HFSS, Cadence AWR), and a DoD security mindset.

Qualifications

• Degree in electrical engineering, applied physics, microelectronics, physics, or similar field.
• B.S. with 5-8 years relevant work experience; or M.S. with 3-6 years; or Ph.D. with 0-3 years.
• Graduation date no later than May 2027 for MS/PhD candidates.
• Experience with photonic and RF simulation software (Lumerical, OptSim, VPI Photonics, Opti-Designer) or RF tools (HFSS, Cadence AWR, Keysight ADS, Silvaco TCAD, Altium Designer).
• Experience with IC design and layout tools (Cadence, Synopsis, KLayout, Calibre).
• Experience measuring with spectrum analyzers, high-speed oscilloscopes, network analyzers, power meters, and signal analyzers.
• Good understanding of photonics or RF engineering, fabrication techniques, or device physics.
• Experience with MATLAB or Python.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Lead RF/Analog IC project tasks and author technical journals.
• Present project updates and technical reports under supervision.
• Contribute to white papers and competitive proposals.
• Mentor junior team members and support sponsor engagements.
• Collaborate on benchtop photonic and RF system development and modeling.

Skills

RF IC design

Photonic IC design

Lumerical

OptSim

VPI Photonics

Opti-Designer

HFSS

Cadence AWR

Keysight ADS

Altium Designer

MATLAB/Python

DoD clearance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical engineering, applied physics, microelectronics, physics

Master's degree in Electrical engineering, applied physics, microelectronics, physics

Tools

Cadence

SYNOPSYS

KLayout

Calibre

MATLAB

Python

Job description

Georgia Tech Research Institute (GTRI) seeks a mid-career Photonics/RF IC Engineer focused on photonics or RF/millimeter-wave technologies. You will architect benchtop photonic and RF systems, model results, and translate designs into ICs.

Work spans from simulations to packaging for aerospace and national security platforms. Ideal candidates have 5–8 years in RF/photonic IC work, strong tool experience (Lumerical, HFSS, Cadence AWR), and a DoD security mindset.