Quantum Photonics Research Scientist - Integrated Optics

Society of Exploration Geophysicists; Malibu, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 141,000 - 176,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Life insurance

401K match

Gym facilities

PTO

Sick time

Job summary

HRL Laboratories is seeking a Ph.D. researcher to design, build, test, and analyze optical, optoelectronic, and photonic experiments for quantum communications systems and platforms. You will translate theoretical concepts into practical prototypes and collaborate with multidisciplinary R&D teams to advance quantum technologies.

The role requires a Ph.D. in Physics or a related field, experience in integrated photonics and quantum optics, strong lab skills, data analysis, and the ability to

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Physics, Applied Physics, Electrical Engineering, or related field.
• Research experience in integrated photonics, quantum optics, quantum networking, or nonlinear optics.
• Experience with multiphysics simulation at device and optical-system levels.
• CAD and photonic/electronic layout experience is a plus.
• Strong publication record in peer-reviewed journals.

Responsibilities

• Design, simulate, construct, and test integrated photonics and electro-optical experiments and prototypes.
• Develop experimental setups and prototypes to investigate new concepts and technologies.
• Perform data collection, analysis, interpretation, and documentation of results.
• Present research findings and technical recommendations to teams and stakeholders.
• Collaborate with engineers, scientists, and other personnel across disciplines.

Skills

Integrated photonics

Quantum optics

Quantum networking

Multiphysics simulation

CAD

Lumerical

Publications

Experimental design

Team collaboration

Education

Ph.D. in Physics or related field

Tools

Lumerical

CAD

Job description

HRL Laboratories is seeking a Ph.D. researcher to design, build, test, and analyze optical, optoelectronic, and photonic experiments for quantum communications systems and platforms. You will translate theoretical concepts into practical prototypes and collaborate with multidisciplinary R&D teams to advance quantum technologies.

The role requires a Ph.D. in Physics or a related field, experience in integrated photonics and quantum optics, strong lab skills, data analysis, and the ability to