PIC R&D Engineer for Quantum Photonics

Vescent Technologies, Inc.; Golden (CO); Hybrid; USD 81,000 - 108,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

4 Weeks PTO annually

401(K) Plan with employer contribution

Health & Dental Insurance

Job summary

Vescent Technologies seeks a creative and highly driven Research Engineer to join our R&D team in Golden, CO. You will develop, construct, and test photonic integrated circuits for quantum applications, focusing on PICs, lasers, and electro-optical breadboards. Expect 60-80% on-site work with occasional travel to conferences and customer sites.

The role requires a B.S. in a related field, hands-on PIC lab experience, strong communication, and programming skills (Python preferred).

Qualifications

• B.S. in Physics, Optical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field.
• Experience writing technical papers or reports.
• Demonstrates excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated proficiency in computer programming and data analysis tools (e.g. Python preferred, Matlab acceptable).
• PIC design, fabrication, and/or testing related to nonlinear optics, phase modulation, amplitude modulation, PDH stabilization to on-chip cavities, interferometer designs for optical stabilization, and electro-optical on-chip interfacing.

Responsibilities

• Design, construct, and test prototype PIC systems, novel lasers, and breadboard electro-optical systems.
• Perform laboratory measurements including environmental testing of photonic systems.
• Analyze and present test data to the broader team.
• Develop assembly and test procedures with the intent of transitioning this information into engineering and production team members.
• Create documentation and transition to teammates
• Participate in discussions with collaborators.
• Work independently and collaboratively on research projects to help ensure programs stay on time and on budget.

Skills

PIC design

Laboratory experience with PICs

Python

Verbal & written communication

Electro-optical systems

Laboratory measurements

Education

B.S. in Physics/Optical/Electrical Engineering or related field

Tools

PHIDL

Ansys

Job description

Vescent Technologies seeks a creative and highly driven Research Engineer to join our R&D team in Golden, CO. You will develop, construct, and test photonic integrated circuits for quantum applications, focusing on PICs, lasers, and electro-optical breadboards. Expect 60-80% on-site work with occasional travel to conferences and customer sites.

The role requires a B.S. in a related field, hands-on PIC lab experience, strong communication, and programming skills (Python preferred).