Senior Scientist, Nonlinear Optics & Waveguide Photonics

Colwyn Group; Bozeman (MT); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Bozeman, MT-based Senior Scientist role focusing on non-linear optics, electro-optic modulation, and waveguide photonics. The position leads R&D programs from design to experimental validation, advancing technologies for integrated photonics and high-speed optoelectronic devices.

The candidate develops optical waveguide architectures, materials integration, and packaging strategies while building test benches for loss, modulation efficiency, and high-speed response.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. or Master’s in Physics, Optical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Materials Science, or related field.
• 5+ years of hands-on R&D in optics, photonics, or laser physics.
• Experience with non-linear optical processes (harmonic generation, Kerr, etc.) or EO modulators.

Responsibilities

• Lead R&D programs in non-linear optics and integrated photonics from design through validation.
• Design, model, and evaluate novel waveguide architectures and electro-optic devices.
• Develop waveguide fabrication, material integration, and processing methods.
• Build and refine optical and RF test benches for characterization.
• Document findings and contribute to IP generation.

Skills

Nonlinear optics

Waveguide photonics

Electro-optic modulation

Optical design

Laboratory instrumentation

Education

PhD or Master's in Physics / Optical Engineering

Tools

Lumerical

COMSOL

Zemax

Python

MATLAB

Job description

Bozeman, MT-based Senior Scientist role focusing on non-linear optics, electro-optic modulation, and waveguide photonics. The position leads R&D programs from design to experimental validation, advancing technologies for integrated photonics and high-speed optoelectronic devices.

The candidate develops optical waveguide architectures, materials integration, and packaging strategies while building test benches for loss, modulation efficiency, and high-speed response.