Postdoc: Long-Wavelength Photonic ICs & Spectrometer

ORAU; Pasadena (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

ORAU is seeking candidates for the NASA Postdoctoral Program in Pasadena, California, focusing on photonic integrated circuits (PICs). This role offers the chance to engage in cutting-edge research at NASA JPL, involving design, microfabrication, testing, and integration of advanced photonic components. Candidates must hold a recent Ph.D. in electrical engineering or a related field, with experience in photonic modeling and fabrication. This fellowship is a prestigious opportunity to contribute to NASA’s innovative missions and technologies.

Qualifications

• Recent Ph.D. required in electrical engineering or closely related field.
• Experience with photonic modeling, fabrication, and characterization.

Responsibilities

• Design of photonic integrated circuits.
• Device microfabrication.
• Test and characterization of devices.
• Integration into a spectrometer instrument.

Skills

Photonic modeling

Fabrication of photonic components

Characterization of photonic components

Education

Ph.D. in electrical engineering or related field

Job description

ORAU is seeking candidates for the NASA Postdoctoral Program in Pasadena, California, focusing on photonic integrated circuits (PICs). This role offers the chance to engage in cutting-edge research at NASA JPL, involving design, microfabrication, testing, and integration of advanced photonic components. Candidates must hold a recent Ph.D. in electrical engineering or a related field, with experience in photonic modeling and fabrication. This fellowship is a prestigious opportunity to contribute to NASA’s innovative missions and technologies.