Photonic Design Engineer

PsiQuantum

. Perform PIC wafer-level data analysis and yield analysis .

Posted 11/3/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $120,000 - $145,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in integrated photonics device physics and proficiency in photonic component simulation tools. Capable of conducting data analysis, validation, and characterization of integrated photodetectors while collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Ph.D. In Electrical EngineeringIntegrated Photonics Device PhysicsPhotonic Component Simulation ToolsPython ProgrammingIntegrated Photodetector Design

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Hard Skills

Data AnalysisYield AnalysisCircuit-Level SimulationComponent DesignTestingValidationCharacterizationDevice ModelingExperimental EvaluationPIC Layout

Soft Skills

CollaborationCommunication

Tools & Technologies

Lumerical MODEFDTDInterconnect

Industry Keywords

Integrated PhotonicsSemiconductor Device DevelopmentPhotodetector DevelopmentSilicon Photonics

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Python

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Perform PIC wafer-level data analysis and yield analysis
Design and model integrated photonic components
Conduct circuit-level simulation and layout
Validate packaged PICs and collaborate with cross-functional teams
Support photodetector development through component design, testing, validation, and qualification
Contribute to design, simulation, characterization, and validation of integrated photodetectors, with opportunity to grow into technical ownership

Requirements

What you’ll need

Ph.D. in electrical engineering, optical engineering, or closely related field, or M.S. with industry experience in integrated photonics or semiconductor device development
Strong foundation in integrated photonics device physics, including passive and active devices
Proficiency in photonic component and circuit simulation tools, such as Lumerical MODE, FDTD, and Interconnect, or equivalent
Strong programming, data analysis, and visualization skills using Python-based environments
Hands-on experience with PIC layout and tape-out for leading silicon photonics foundries
Prior experience in integrated photodetector design and characterization, including device modeling and experimental evaluation of key performance metrics (preferred)

Benefits

Comp & perks

Full-time roles are eligible for equity and benefits