Senior Photonic IC Design Engineer (Quantum PICs)

Actalent; Colorado; On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Actalent is seeking an Integrated Circuit Design Engineer specializing in photonic integrated circuits (PICs) for quantum computing platforms. The candidate will design, simulate, lay out, fabricate, and test PICs, collaborating with physicists and optical engineers to meet demanding performance goals.

Responsibilities include leading PIC development efforts, creating manufacturable layouts, and ensuring design-for-manufacturing practices across cross-disciplinary teams.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of PIC design experience (advanced degree inclusive).
• Experience with photonic simulation tools (Lumerical, RSoft) and layout tools (Klayout, GDSFactory).
• Strong lab experience with optical systems and testing of PICs.

Responsibilities

• Participate in a multidisciplinary team with physicists and optical engineers to support quantum computing systems.
• Design and develop integrated photonic components and systems to route and manipulate light for quantum applications.
• Collaborate with architecture, physics, fabrication, and mechanical teams to define system requirements.
• Translate technical requirements into actionable design plans for photonic devices and circuits.
• Lead design efforts within the PIC development team and coordinate with external vendors.

Skills

Photonic IC Design

Lab Testing

Cross-functional Teams

Python/ Matlab/ C

Tools

Lumerical

RSoft

Klayout

GDSFactory

Job description

Actalent is seeking an Integrated Circuit Design Engineer specializing in photonic integrated circuits (PICs) for quantum computing platforms. The candidate will design, simulate, lay out, fabricate, and test PICs, collaborating with physicists and optical engineers to meet demanding performance goals.

Responsibilities include leading PIC development efforts, creating manufacturable layouts, and ensuring design-for-manufacturing practices across cross-disciplinary teams.