PIC Researcher — Innovate Photonic ICs & Validation

Keysight Technologies; Santa Clara (CA); Hybrid; USD 164,000 - 274,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Health Savings Account

401(k) Plan

Flexible time off

Paid holidays

Paid family leave

Tuition reimbursement

ESPP

Job summary

Keysight Laboratories is seeking a PIC Researcher to invent, develop, and validate cutting-edge integrated photonic technologies. You will perform theoretical analysis, device simulations, layout, and measurements, driving innovations that translate into commercial products.

The role requires strong collaboration, excellent English communication, and on-site work at the Santa Clara, CA office with relocation support.

Qualifications

• PhD in a relevant field is required.
• Strong research experience in integrated photonics.
• Deep understanding of optical waveguide theory.
• Experience with PIC simulation, design and layout tools.
• Hands-on PIC component characterization.

Responsibilities

• Propose, develop and implement innovative PIC solutions.
• Perform theoretical analysis, photonic simulations, layout and measurements.
• Collaborate with cross-disciplinary teams to transfer technology to products.

Skills

Innovative research

Waveguide theory

English communication

Team collaboration

PIC scripting

RF simulation

Circuit simulations

Photonic packaging

Python lab automation

Education

PhD in Photonics / EE / Optics / Physics

Tools

RSoft

Lumerical

Tidy3D

IPKISS

KLayout

Job description

Keysight Laboratories is seeking a PIC Researcher to invent, develop, and validate cutting-edge integrated photonic technologies. You will perform theoretical analysis, device simulations, layout, and measurements, driving innovations that translate into commercial products.

The role requires strong collaboration, excellent English communication, and on-site work at the Santa Clara, CA office with relocation support.