Quantum Photonics Engineer, Integrated Optics

HRL Laboratories, LLC; Malibu (CA); On-site; USD 141,000 - 176,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401K match

Gym facilities

PTO / Sick time

Job summary

HRL Laboratories, LLC in California seeks a Ph.D.-level researcher to design, build, test, and analyze optical, optoelectronic, and photonic experiments for quantum communications systems.

You will develop experimental approaches in integrated photonics, quantum optics, and related technologies, translating theory into practical prototypes while collaborating with multidisciplinary R&D teams.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Physics, Applied Physics, Electrical Engineering, or related field.
• Experience in integrated photonics, quantum optics, quantum networking, and nonlinear optics.
• Strong ability to translate research into practical experimental systems and prototypes.
• Experience with multiphysics simulation and CAD/photonic layout is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Design, simulate, construct, and test integrated photonics experiments and prototypes.
• Develop experimental setups to investigate new concepts and technologies.
• Collect, analyze, and document experimental results; troubleshoot systems.
• Present findings and contribute to technical proposals and publications.

Skills

Integrated photonics

Quantum optics

Quantum networking

Experimental design

Analytical problem-solving

Strong communication

Collaboration across teams

Education

Ph.D. in Physics / Applied Physics / Electrical Engineering

Tools

Lumerical

CAD

Photonic/electronic layout

Job description

HRL Laboratories, LLC in California seeks a Ph.D.-level researcher to design, build, test, and analyze optical, optoelectronic, and photonic experiments for quantum communications systems.

You will develop experimental approaches in integrated photonics, quantum optics, and related technologies, translating theory into practical prototypes while collaborating with multidisciplinary R&D teams.