Senior Quantum Ion-Trap Photonics Architect

GlobalFoundries; Malta (MT); On-site; USD 143,000 - 247,000; Full time

Job summary

GlobalFoundries is seeking a Principal Member of Technical Staff to lead the Quantum Ion Trap Photonics Integration program. This senior technical authority will define architectures for photonics-enabled quantum systems and drive cross-functional execution across process, device, packaging, and system teams to enable manufacturable, scalable hardware.

The role requires deep photonics expertise, multiple cross-disciplinary collaborations, and a track record of delivering complex integration

Qualifications

• MS or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Photonics, Physics, Materials Science, or related field.
• 12+ years in semiconductor, photonics, or related advanced device integration fields.
• Travel: ~10–15%

Responsibilities

• Define and lead photonics integration strategies for ion-trap quantum computing platforms, including optical waveguides, gratings, couplers, modulators, and optical interfaces.
• Architect integration approaches that combine photonic structures with ion trap devices, BEOL integration, and advanced packaging technologies to meet system-level requirements.
• Drive development and optimization of optical performance, including coupling efficiency, insertion loss, alignment tolerances, variability, and cross-talk.
• Define and execute experiments, simulations, and characterization plans to improve photonic device performance, yield, and reliability.
• Lead yield-learning and integration debug efforts, including root-cause analysis of photonic and process integration challenges.
• Translate quantum system requirements into manufacturable photonics design rules, process requirements, and test/characterization methodologies.
• Drive cross-functional alignment with photonics design, process integration, device engineering, packaging, reliability, and manufacturing teams to ensure successful system integration and performance validation.
• Define and track technical milestones, including performance, variability, yield, and reliability metrics.
• Serve as a senior technical interface with internal leadership, customers, and external partners, including academic institutions and government programs.
• Mentor engineers and establish best practices in photonics integration, ensuring technical rigor, scalability, and repeatability across the organization.

Skills

Technical leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Mentoring

Problem solving

Education

MS or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Photonics, Physics, Materials Science, or related field

Tools

Optical characterization techniques

Modeling/simulation for PIC design

Job description

GlobalFoundries is seeking a Principal Member of Technical Staff to lead the Quantum Ion Trap Photonics Integration program. This senior technical authority will define architectures for photonics-enabled quantum systems and drive cross-functional execution across process, device, packaging, and system teams to enable manufacturable, scalable hardware.

The role requires deep photonics expertise, multiple cross-disciplinary collaborations, and a track record of delivering complex integration