R&D Engineer - Integrated Photonics
PsiQuantumJob Title
R&D Engineer — Integrated Photonics
Role Summary
Design and execute experiments to characterize and validate integrated photonic circuits used in a silicon-photonics quantum computing platform. Work with circuit designers and system engineers to develop automated test workflows and interpret experimental data to improve device performance and scalability.
Experience Level
Mid-level.
Responsibilities
Conduct and document experimental characterization of integrated photonic devices and contribute to scalable test methodology.
- Design and run experiments across multiple optical wavelengths to characterize integrated photonic circuits.
- Test and analyze devices containing directional couplers, interferometers, EO modulators, phase shifters, and related components.
- Develop automated experimental control and data-acquisition systems (Python preferred).
- Interpret measurement results and collaborate with designers to troubleshoot and improve devices.
- Produce detailed reports and documentation for procedures, results, and test methodologies.
- Contribute to development of scalable testing approaches for large-scale photonic systems.
Requirements
Must-have technical skills and hands-on laboratory experience.
- Strong experimental background in integrated optics and photonic circuit characterization.
- Hands-on experience with directional couplers, interferometers (e.g. MZI/AMZI), and phase shifters.
- Experience with EO modulators and complex optical measurement setups.
- Proficiency in Python for experiment automation and data analysis.
- Ability to develop and maintain automated control and data-acquisition systems.
- Clear technical writing and documentation skills for experimental procedures and results.
Education Requirements
PhD in Photonics, Physics, Electrical Engineering, or a closely related field.
About the Company
Company: PsiQuantum
Headquarters: Palo Alto, CA, United States
PsiQuantum develops silicon-photonic quantum computers aimed at building million-qubit, fault-tolerant systems. Founded in 2016, the company combines semiconductor manufacturing processes, photonic hardware, and quantum software to scale quantum systems for commercial and government applications.
