PIC Interfaces Engineer - Design & Testing

ORAU; Adelphi (MD); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

ORAU is seeking an electrical and/or optical engineer to join the Integrated Photonics Sensors team. This role involves developing interfaces for photonic integrated circuits (PICs) to support the Army's needs in assured networking, position navigation, and chemical sensing.

Eligible candidates should have a Master’s degree in electrical or optical engineering and experience in circuit design, microcontroller programming, and optical design. Responsibilities will include collaboration, training, and authoring research proposals.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in electrical engineering, optical engineering, or related field.
• Fluency in electrical circuit design, microcontroller programming, optical design, and Python programming.
• Introductory or higher experience with photonic integrated circuit (PIC) design, testing, and interfacing preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and refine electrical circuit designs and microcontroller firmware for photonic integrated circuits.
• Design optical systems and validate PIC performance through testing and interfacing.
• Collaborate with team members and participate in on-site training.

Skills

Electrical circuit design

Microcontroller programming

Optical design

Python programming

PIC technology familiarity

Education

Master’s degree in electrical or optical engineering

Job description

ORAU is seeking an electrical and/or optical engineer to join the Integrated Photonics Sensors team. This role involves developing interfaces for photonic integrated circuits (PICs) to support the Army's needs in assured networking, position navigation, and chemical sensing.

Eligible candidates should have a Master’s degree in electrical or optical engineering and experience in circuit design, microcontroller programming, and optical design. Responsibilities will include collaboration, training, and authoring research proposals.