Senior Photonics Engineer: Sensors, LiDAR & Quantum Tech

Draper; Cambridge (MA); Hybrid; USD 82,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Work-life balance programs

Employee clubs

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Job summary

Draper invites a Senior Photonics Engineer to join our Photonic Systems Group in Cambridge, MA on a hybrid schedule. You will model, design, develop, and characterize prototype sensors, LiDAR, and quantum platforms, collaborating with engineers and physicists to advance photonic technologies.

Experience with simulating photonic components (Lumerical, Rsoft, Tidy3D) and MATLAB/Mathematica is desired, with knowledge of microfabrication guiding design work.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in programming language.
• Ability to write software routines to run laboratory experiments including data collection, storage, and basic data reduction.
• Demonstrated consistency, accountability and flexibility managing multiple and competing priorities.
• Proven ability to lead technical solutions to complex user requirements.
• Excellent communication, technical writing, oral presentation, and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Develops and applies advanced design methods, theories, and research techniques.
• Analyzes, develops, and recommends design approaches to meet prototype or production requirements.
• Responsible for planning and conducting hardware projects or phases of projects.
• May provide technical consultation and work leadership to other team members.
• Development of quantum, optical, and/or photonic sensors and instruments.
• Provide recommendations for performance improvements and cost reduction efforts.

Skills

Programming proficiency

Lab data routines

Prioritization

Technical leadership

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's or Master’s in physics/optics

Job description

Draper invites a Senior Photonics Engineer to join our Photonic Systems Group in Cambridge, MA on a hybrid schedule. You will model, design, develop, and characterize prototype sensors, LiDAR, and quantum platforms, collaborating with engineers and physicists to advance photonic technologies.

Experience with simulating photonic components (Lumerical, Rsoft, Tidy3D) and MATLAB/Mathematica is desired, with knowledge of microfabrication guiding design work.