CW Research Scientist PhD Degree (99W210)

Job description (Duty & Responsibility):

Conduct research to meet project targets and key performance indicators (e.g. reports, and project milestones)

Drive novel research of electro-optic devices, such as electronic modulated integrated photonics, for applications in quantum photonics, sensing, and communication

Independently spin-up electro-optic design concepts through validation of performance, folding in outside PDKs and DRC methods while optimizing design performance.

Work with vendors to push the limits and fabricate state of the art / novel photonic and electronic devices

Publishing your results in competitive journals and conferences

Frequently communicate with a diverse group of scientists, university collaborators and management team

**This position is currently working 4 days in the office and Hybrid Fridays

Required minimum education and experience:

PhD in related field (Electrical Engineering, Optics, Physics) or Master's with equivalent experience

Requirement:

Deep experience in electro-optic technology. Capability for simulation, design, layout, and lab measurement of electro-optic and integrated photonic proof of concept devices.

Experience in electronics testing on optical tables including automation of experiments and data collection using Python

Familiarity with wave physics such as electromagnetics and/or wave optics and capability to develop simulations within numerical tools (COMSOL, Lumerical, and tidy3d as examples)

Familiarity with packaging of electronic and photonic devices

Familiarity with spin-defect quantum concepts

Familiarity with software to assist with prototyping process such as Python, Klayout, PCB schematic and layout editors