Senior Engineer, PIC Design

QUANTUM COMPUTING, INC.; Cranbury Township (NJ); Presencial; USD 140 000 - 200 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

Quantum Computing Inc. (QCi) in Hoboken or Cranbury, NJ, seeks an experienced Senior Photonic Integrated Circuit (PIC) Engineer to design, develop, and optimize integrated photonic devices for quantum applications.

The role will drive PIC technology from concept through scalable manufacturing, ensuring designs meet stringent performance requirements in collaboration with fabrication, test and market teams. We expect 5+ years of hands-on PIC design, with at least 1 year in a senior role, and

Qualificações

• Ph.D. or master's degree in electrical engineering, applied physics, photonics, or related field.
• 5+ years of hands-on PIC design and development, with at least 1 year in a senior role.
• Proven track record of taking PIC designs from concept to fabricated prototypes and production.
• Proficiency in simulation tools (Lumerical, Photonforge, Tidy3D, HFSS).
• Strong knowledge of waveguide theory, coupling mechanisms, and device physics.
• Experience with semiconductor fabrication processes and MPW programs.

Responsabilidades

• Design, simulate and optimize specific photonic components on TFLN platforms for customized and internal requirements.
• Pattern layout with our PDK, GDSfactory and Photonforge.
• Use industry-standard simulation tools (e.g., Lumerical, Tidy3D, Photonforge, HFSS) for design verification.
• Collaborate with fabrication team to optimize the PDK for foundry.
• Collaborate with test team to analyze each fab run and iterate for next run.

Conhecimentos

Waveguide theory

Photonic device physics

Semiconductor fabrication processes

MPW programs experience

Formação académica

PhD or Master’s in Electrical Engineering / Applied Physics / Photonics

Ferramentas

Lumerical

Photonforge

Tidy3D

HFSS

GDSfactory

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Job Title: Senior Engineer, PIC Design

Location: Hoboken or Cranbury, NJ

Division: Technology

Department: PICEngineering

About Us

Quantum Computing Inc. (QCi) (Nasdaq: QUBT) is an innovative, integrated photonics company that provides accessible and affordable quantum machines to the world today. QCi products are designed to operate at room temperature and low power at an affordable cost. The Company’s portfolio of core technology and products offer unique capabilities in the areas of high-performance computing, artificial intelligence, cyber security as well as remote sensing applications.

Position Summary

We are seeking an experiencedSenior Photonic Integrated Circuit (PIC) Engineerto design, develop, and optimize integrated and packaged photonic devices oriented by market and internal quantum applications. This role will be pivotal in driving PIC technology from concept through scalable manufacturing, ensuring designs meet the demanding performance requirements of quantum applications. The successful candidate will collaborate closely with fabrication, test and market teams.

Key Responsibilities:

Design & Simulation

• Design, simulate and optimize specific photonic components on TFLN platforms for customized and internal requirements.
• Use industry-standard simulation tools (e.g., Lumerical, Tidy3D, Photonforge, HFSS) for design verification.
• Pattern layout with our PDK, GDSfactory and Photonforge.

Fabrication & Process Development

• Optimize the fabrication process flows for customized design in collaboration with foundry partners and/or in-house facilities.
• Implement design-for-manufacturing (DFM) practices to improve yield and scalability.

Collaboration

• Collaborate with the fabrication team optimizing the PDK for foundry.
• Collaborate with the test team to analyze each fab run and iterate for next run.

Required Qualifications

• Ph.D. or master’s degree in electrical engineering, Applied Physics, Photonics, or related field.
• 5+ years of hands-on experience in PIC design and development, with at least 1 year in a senior role.
• Proven track record of taking PIC designs from concept to fabricated prototypes and production.
• Proficiency in simulation tools (e.g., Lumerical, Photonforge, Tidy3D, HFSS).
• Strong knowledge of waveguide theory, coupling mechanisms, electrical and photonic device physics.
• Experience working with semiconductor fabrication processes and foundry MPW programs.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in quantum photonic systems or related applications.
• Familiarity with hybrid photonic/electronic routing, integration and advanced packaging.
• Experience in yield improvement, process control, and manufacturability optimization.

Key Attributes

• Strategic thinker with the ability to balance near-term deliverables with long-term technology vision.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to influence across teams.
• Passion for innovation and pushing the limits of photonic technology.

Quantum Computing Inc. (QCi) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Incumbent(s) in this position may be required to perform other duties and special assignments not specifically stated above. Statements outlined in this section are designated as essential job functions in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.