Senior Principal Engineer Photonics Design
Location Hoboken NJ Cranbury NJ Division Technology Department PIC Engineering Reports to Senior Director PIC Engineering
About Us
Quantum Computing Inc. QCi Nasdaq QUBT is an innovative integrated photonics company that provides accessible and affordable quantum machines to the world today. QCi products are designed to operate at room temperature and low power at an affordable cost. The Companys portfolio of core technology and products offer unique capabilities in the areas of high-performance computing artificial intelligence cyber security as well as remote sensing applications.
Position Description
We are seeking an experienced Senior Principal Engineer to lead the design integration and development of photonic integrated circuits with integrated laser sources. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in semiconductor laser physics photonic device design process integration and system-level modeling. This role requires a hands-on leader capable of driving projects from concept through fabrication testing and qualification with a strong focus on innovation and performance optimization for next-generation photonic systems.
Duties and Responsibilities
• Lead the design and modeling of integrated photonic circuits incorporating lasers modulators amplifiers and passive components. • Develop and optimize epitaxial structures for laser integration on photonic platforms e.g. Thin-film lithium niobate Si photonics. • Perform optical and electrical modeling using tools such as Lumerical COMSOL FDTD and MatlabPython codes. • Drive process integration efforts including mask design fabrication flow development and collaboration with foundry partners. • Conduct device characterization performance analysis and reliability testing to meet product specifications. • Provide technical leadership in cross-functional teams including epitaxy process engineering testing and reliability. • Support product qualification efforts including wafer acceptance testing reliability modeling and failure analysis. • Stay current with emerging technologies and contribute to intellectual property and technical roadmap development.
Required Skills and Experience
Ph.D. in Optics Photonics Electrical Engineering or a related field. 10 years of industrial experience in semiconductor laser design fabrication and testing. Strong background in photonic device modeling FDTD FDFD PWEM TMM FEM. Proficiency with photonic design and simulation tools Lumerical COMSOL Sentaurus etc.. Experience with III-V semiconductor processes including lithography etching deposition and characterization. Demonstrated ability to lead technical projects and mentor junior engineers. Excellent analytical problem-solving and communication skills.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with photonic crystal lasers PCSEL VCSELs DFB EML or SOA devices. Knowledge of integrated photonic platforms Si photonics InP heterogeneous integration. Proficiency in programming for data analysis and automation Python Matlab SQL VBA. Experience with reliability testing wear-out modeling and qualification for high-volume production. Familiarity with mask design tools KLayout L-Edit and process integration for photonics. Track record of innovation through patents publications or product development. Experience working in a cross-cultural multi-site R&D environment.
Incumbents in this position may be required to perform other duties and special assignments not specifically stated above. Statements outlined in this section are designated as essential job functions in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.