Senior Photonic Integrated Circuit Design

Quantinuum

. Participate in a team of physicists and optical engineers supporting the development of commercial and research systems for quantum computing .

Posted 9/23/2026full-timeUnited StatesSenior💰 $148,000 - $185,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Photonic Integrated Circuit (PIC) design and development, utilizing advanced simulation and layout tools while collaborating across multiple engineering disciplines. Proven ability to lead teams, manage projects, and ensure compliance with stringent technical and security requirements.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Photonic Integrated Circuit (PIC) DesignPhotonic Simulation Tools (Lumerical, RSoft)Optical Systems MaintenanceProgramming (Matlab, Python, C)Design-For-Manufacturing

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Hard Skills

Photonic Integrated Circuit (PIC) DesignPhotonic Simulation ToolsOptical Systems MaintenanceDesign-For-ManufacturingPhotonic Fabrication ProcessesMaterials for Visible PhotonicsData Analysis and TestingOptical Testing ExperimentsLayout Tools (Klayout, GDSFactory)Cross-Disciplinary Collaboration

Soft Skills

Team LeadershipMentoringCollaboration

Tools & Technologies

LumericalRSoftKlayoutGDSFactoryFDTD Solvers

Industry Keywords

Quantum ComputingIntegrated Photonic ComponentsOptical PrinciplesMetrologyProduct Development

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Python

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Participate in a team of physicists and optical engineers supporting the development of commercial and research systems for quantum computing
Design and develop integrated photonic components and systems to deliver and manipulate light across the spectrum
Collaborate across architecture, physics, photonics, fabrication, and mechanical engineering disciplines to define systems and requirements
Gather technical requirements, turn them into action plans, and ensure components and systems meet requirements
Design novel integrated photonic components to meet challenging specifications
Layout test PICs and work with fabrication and test teams to validate photonic component performance
Lead and work with the PIC development team and external vendors to ensure timely development and delivery of key demonstrators

Requirements

What you’ll need

Masters Degree minimum
Minimum 6+ years of experience (advanced degree inclusive) with photonic integrated circuits (PIC) design using photonic simulation tools (Lumerical, RSoft, or similar guided mode and FDTD solvers) and layout tools (Klayout, GDSFactory, or similar)
Minimum 4+ years’ experience (advanced degree inclusive) using and maintaining optical/photonic systems
Due to Contractual requirements, must be a U.S. Person, defined as U.S. citizen, permanent resident or green card holder, workers granted asylum or refugee status
Due to national security requirements imposed by the U.S. Government, candidates must not be a People's Republic of China national or Russian national unless also a U.S. citizen
Experience with design-for-manufacturing
Experience with photonics fabrication processes and metrology
Experience with materials used in visible photonics circuits and optics
Experience in product development regarding photonic design, fabrication and/or packaging of PIC systems
Experience working with cross-disciplinary teams
Experience leading and mentoring small teams
Broad understanding of optical principles and practices and experience applying this knowledge to projects
Programming experience in Matlab, Python, C
Experience with testing and data analysis, including taking, plotting, analyzing, fitting and interpreting relevant data from optical testing experiments

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive compensation and the opportunity to work on groundbreaking technology
Flexible work arrangements that support work-life balance
Employer-subsidized medical, dental, and vision insurance
401(k) retirement savings plan with company match and student loan repayment benefit
Equity opportunities
Generous paid time off, sick leave, and 12 paid holidays annually
Paid parental leave
Employee discount programs