Senior Integrated Photonics Engineer - Active Devices

JRNLClub; Palo Alto (CA); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 202,000; Full time

Job summary

PsiQuantum in Palo Alto, CA is seeking an Integrated Photonics Engineer – Active Devices and Circuits to design, model, test, and characterize active photonic devices for quantum computing. You will own tapeouts, run simulations, and collaborate with electronics, packaging, and test teams.

A PhD is preferred; 3+ years in integrated photonics; expertise in electro-optic phase shifters, modulators, and high-speed testing; proficient in Python and MATLAB and photonic design tools.

Qualifications

• MS or PhD in electrical engineering, applied physics, optical engineering, or related discipline.
• 3+ years in integrated photonics with active components.
• Experience with electro-optic phase shifters and modulators.
• Proficient in Python and MATLAB for data analysis and scripting.
• Hands-on photonic layout and tapeout experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Design, simulate, and optimize active photonic devices and PICs for quantum computing.
• Lead photonic tapeouts with layout and DOE coordination.
• Collaborate with test, packaging, and electronics teams for integration.
• Develop and apply automated high-volume testing methods.
• Analyze measurements to improve device performance.

Skills

Integrated photonics

Electro-optic devices

Photonic circuit design

Python

MATLAB

Data analysis

RF concepts

High-speed characterization

Education

MS or PhD in electrical engineering, applied physics, optical engineering, or related discipline

Tools

Ansys Lumerical

Tidy3D

COMSOL Multi-physics

Meep

Job description

PsiQuantum in Palo Alto, CA is seeking an Integrated Photonics Engineer – Active Devices and Circuits to design, model, test, and characterize active photonic devices for quantum computing. You will own tapeouts, run simulations, and collaborate with electronics, packaging, and test teams.

A PhD is preferred; 3+ years in integrated photonics; expertise in electro-optic phase shifters, modulators, and high-speed testing; proficient in Python and MATLAB and photonic design tools.