Senior Photonics Process Engineer — TFLN Impact

HyperLight: Jobs; Cambridge (MA); On-site; AUD 178,000 - 263,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health coverage (medical

Vision and dental plans

401(k) with employer matching

Paid Parental Leave

Life and disability insurance

Commuter benefits

Professional growth and mentorship

Job summary

HyperLight seeks a Senior Photonics Process Development Engineer to drive fabrication process development for the TFLN platform, interfacing with customers from quantum computing to optimize scalable fabrication outcomes.

You will own advanced process node development, manage complex variations, and ensure timely delivery while engaging cross-functionally with customers and suppliers in a fast-paced, high-growth setting. The role is based in Cambridge, MA, with US work authorization required.

Qualifications

• PhD in Electrical Eng, Applied Physics, Materials Science, Physics, or related field (or Masters +3 years).
• Experience in integrated photonics, semiconductors, or microelectronics fabrication.
• Track record in developing and optimizing new nanofabrication processes, especially reducing optical loss.
• Prior experience with TFLN fabrication preferred.
• Strong problem-solving and critical thinking skills.
• Excellent communication and collaborative abilities.
• Experience in fabless companies is a plus.
• Fluency in English and Mandarin required.
• Authorization to work in the US.

Responsibilities

• Explore, define, and optimize next-generation fabrication processes for a high performance TFLN PIC platform.
• Collaborate with customers and suppliers to meet near- and long-term performance metrics.
• Coordinate with design, test, and production for development tapeouts, production, and wafer-level testing.

Skills

Fluency in English and Mandarin

Education

PhD in Electrical Engineering, Applied Physics, Materials Science, Physics, or related fields

Job description

HyperLight seeks a Senior Photonics Process Development Engineer to drive fabrication process development for the TFLN platform, interfacing with customers from quantum computing to optimize scalable fabrication outcomes.

You will own advanced process node development, manage complex variations, and ensure timely delivery while engaging cross-functionally with customers and suppliers in a fast-paced, high-growth setting. The role is based in Cambridge, MA, with US work authorization required.