Postdoc: Chip-Scale Photonics for Space Telescope Metrology

NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory; California; On-site; USD 75,000 - 92,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Retirement plans

Paid time off

Flexible schedule

Parental leave

Rideshare

Job summary

NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) in Pasadena, California, seeks researchers to advance chip-scale laser systems, photonics, and quantum technologies for space telescopes and secure communications. A PhD in Physics, Photonics, Quantum, or Electrical/Mechanical Engineering is preferred with hands-on fabrication and instrument experience.

The appointee will collaborate with a JPL advisor, publish in open literature, and contribute to integrated photonic‑electronic‑quantum systems supporting

Qualifications

• PhD in Physics, Photonics, Quantum, or Electrical/Mechanical Engineering.
• Experience with UV/e-beam lithography, etching, and deposition processes.
• Familiarity with photonic/electronic integration and lab instrumentation.

Responsibilities

• Carry out research in collaboration with the JPL advisor and publish results.

Education

PhD in Physics / Photonics / Quantum / Electrical or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SEM

AFM

Zemax

Comsol

Job description

NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) in Pasadena, California, seeks researchers to advance chip-scale laser systems, photonics, and quantum technologies for space telescopes and secure communications. A PhD in Physics, Photonics, Quantum, or Electrical/Mechanical Engineering is preferred with hands-on fabrication and instrument experience.

The appointee will collaborate with a JPL advisor, publish in open literature, and contribute to integrated photonic‑electronic‑quantum systems supporting