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Albany, NY23 days ago

Full-time
Employee

The candidate will be expected to develop AIM Photonics silicon photonics platforms with funding projects involved with quantum photonics, IIIV laser integrations, sensors development, optical phased array and novel material integration. M.S. degree in Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent Engineering and/or Science discipline from a college or University accredited by the USDOE or internationally recognized accrediting organization AND 5+ years relevant professional industry experience.

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MAPLEWOOD, MN2 days ago

$50–$56.25 Per Hour

Bachelor’s degree, or technical certification in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Materials Science, Welding Engineering, Laser Technology, Photonics, or a related technical field required. In this onsite, part-time role, the worker will collaborate with scientists and engineers to develop, optimize, and support laser processing for research, prototyping, and lab-based development activities.

Lowell, MA13 days ago

Bachelor’s degree in Optical Engineering, Physics, Photonics, or related discipline; Master’s or PhD strongly preferred. Deep proficiency with optical simulation tools (Zemax, Code V, FRED, LightTools, or equivalent).

South Plainfield, NJ9 days ago

$22–$22 Per Hour

System One, and its subsidiaries including Joulé, ALTA IT Services, and Mountain Ltd., are leaders in delivering outsourced services and workforce solutions across North America. Prior semiconductor, photonics or cleanroom experience preferred, however, full training is provided.

Seattle, WA22 days ago

Full-time
Employee

and/or transports placardable amounts of hazardous materials by ground in any vehicle on a public road while in commerce, may be subject to additional Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations including: Driver Qualification Files, Medical Certification (obtained before onboarding), Road Test, Hours of Service, Drug and Alcohol Testing (CDL drivers only), vehicle inspection requirements, CDL requirements (if applicable) and hazardous materials transportation/shipping training. Required for Certain Job Profiles: Drivers who operate Commercial Motor Vehicles with a Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW), Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) or combination of power unit and trailer that meets or exceeds 10,001 lbs.

Santa Barbara, CA9 days ago

$100,000–$130,000 Per Year
Full-time
Employee

The position provides technical expertise in microelectronics, photonics, and optoelectronic device packaging, enabling researchers and external users to translate device concepts into functional packaged prototypes. Responsibilities include process development, hands-on operation of advanced packaging equipment, user support and training, equipment maintenance, documentation, and continuous improvement of facility capabilities.

Laurel, Maryland30+ days ago

We seek to drive technology advances in a variety of applications including remote sensing, rf photonics, optical communications, optical system design, high energy laser systems, applied spectroscopy, optical materials characterization, and advanced photonic technologies (including leveraging FPGA and digital design tools for photonic-based systems). Are interested in exploring a career in one or more of the following areas: Remote Sensing, Optical Communications, Optical System Design, High Energy Laser systems and technologies, Applied Spectroscopy, Optical Materials Characterization, or Advanced Photonics, FPGA development or digital design.

Laurel, MD30+ days ago

palo alto, CA30+ days ago

Deep expertise in integrated photonic devices\u2014including both passive and active components\u2014with a strong focus on electro-optic phase shifters and modulators (e.g., in thin-film lithium niobate, BTO, doped silicon, or III-V materials such as InP, GaAs, AlGaAs, InGaAsP); experience with high-speed operation (10\u202fGHz bandwidth and beyond) is a strong plus. Our application, software, and industry teams work directly with leading Fortune 500 companies\u2014including Lockheed Martin, Mercedes-Benz, Boehringer Ingelheim, and Mitsubishi Chemical\u2014to prepare quantum solutions for real-world impact.

Hampton, VA30+ days ago

The applicant will interact with a broad interdisciplinary team composed of experts in integrated photonics device and circuit design, free space optical design, device test, quality, electrical ICs design, chip assembly, component packaging, etc. Work directly with commercial Complementary Metal-Oxide-Semiconductor (CMOS)/photonic foundries to prepare tape-outs, resolve Design Rule Checking (DRC) issues, and support fabrication runs.

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Rome, NY6 days ago

$85,000–$115,000 Per Year

The research includes developing heterogeneous quantum networks with different quantum technologies, utilizing quantum technologies for practical applications such as signal processing and detection, improving quantum systems with novel technologies such as integrated photonics, and utilizing quantum algorithms for improved information analysis and planning. Contribute to the intellectual environment of the team by mentoring junior engineers, sharing technical knowledge, and staying abreast of the latest advancements in integrated photonics, quantum technologies, and relevant fields.

Malta, NY30+ days ago

$166,500–$319,000 Per Year

The Silicon Photonics Product Line is seeking a highly motivated and experienced photonics engineer for the Advanced Photonics team that is focused on driving the definition and realization of next-generation photonic devices and system architectures that are closely aligned with near-term customer and market needs. About GlobalFoundries: GlobalFoundries is a leading full-service semiconductor foundry providing a unique combination of design, development, and fabrication services to some of the worlds most inspired technology companies.

Palo Alto, CA10 days ago

$115,000–$145,000 Per Year

Our application, software, and industry teams work directly with leading Fortune 500 companies-including Lockheed Martin, Mercedes-Benz, Boehringer Ingelheim, and Mitsubishi Chemical-to prepare quantum solutions for real-world impact. Actual compensation may vary outside of these ranges and is dependent on various factors including but not limited to a candidate''s qualifications including relevant education and training, competencies, experience, geographic location, and business needs.

San Francisco, California30+ days ago

Where you probably come from: Senior IC at fiber laser companies that shipped, directed energy programs at primes or government labs, university laser groups that built high-power fiber systems and transitioned them out, or photonics startups where you owned the laser source end to end. Not a fit if: Your experience is primarily using commercial lasers as tools (laser machining, laser scanning, lidar integration), semiconductor laser fabrication in a cleanroom, or free-space solid-state laser design without fiber experience.

Boston, MA19 days ago

This role is highly hands-on, focused on designing, assembling, and characterizing laser-driven nonlinear/quantum optical experiments that generate and measure biphotons (SPDC) and support system integration (filtering, stabilization, coupling, and detection). Experience building and troubleshooting optical setups: free-space and fiber coupling, ABCD matrix analysis and implementation, beam shaping, polarization management, interferometers, and low-noise detection.

Santa Clara, CA30+ days ago

We are a vertically integrated manufacturing company that develops innovative products for diversified applications in the industrial, optical communications, military, life sciences, semiconductor equipment, and consumer markets. Integrity - Create an Environment of Trust Collaboration - Innovate Through the Sharing of Ideas Accountability - Own the Process and the Outcome Respect - Recognize the Value in Everyone Enthusiasm - Find a Sense of Purpose in Work.

Santa Clara, CA30+ days ago

Broomfield, CO25 days ago

$89,000–$112,000 Per Year

Collaborate and work with a diverse cross-disciplinary team, including photonics scientists, optical engineers, opto-mechanical engineers, machinists, atomic physicists, mechanical engineers, and fabrication experts to validate integrated photonic and trapped-ion technologies. Our team is developing optics and integrated photonics technologies that will enable scaling of our trapped-ion quantum computers from our current 98-qubit Helios system to our future 1,000,000-qubit Lumos system (Quantinuum system roadmap link).

San Jose, California19 days ago

Lead Packaged Optics Execution: Guide the development of packaged silicon photonics solutions, including co-packaged optics and optical I/O approaches, with attention to assembly tolerances, fiber attach, thermal constraints, test strategy, reliability, and scale-up readiness. Drive Cross-Functional Alignment: Create and own clear product requirements, aligning internal engineering teams, external partners, and key stakeholders around priorities, trade-offs, milestones, and deliverables for packaged optics solutions.

San Carlos, California30+ days ago

Our satellites operate in Low Earth Orbit to collect sunlight and enable a new class of capabilities—from powering on-orbit compute, to transmitting energy via infrared lasers (space-to-earth and space-to-space), powering on-orbit compute to delivering secure, high-bandwidth optical data. Export Control Requirement: To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), applicants must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.

San Diego, CA30+ days ago

$85,000–$125,000

Join our fast-paced and passionate team as a Photonics Engineer 2 Components focused on the design, development, and qualification of advanced photonic components used in high-performance optical systems. The engineer will work closely with manufacturing, reliability, and supply chain teams to transition designs from prototype through high-volume production.

San Diego, CA30+ days ago

$125,000–$175,000

Join our fast-paced and passionate team as a Photonics Engineer 3 Components dedicated to the design, development, and evaluation of sophisticated photonic components utilized in high-performance optical systems. The engineer will collaborate closely with manufacturing, reliability, and supply chain teams to facilitate the transition of designs from prototype stage to high-volume production.

Hoboken, New Jersey23 days ago

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. The Company’s 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.

Santa Barbara, California23 days ago

The ideal candidate possesses a sophisticated balance of technical expertise in photonic principles, hands-on hardware/software integration skills, and the professional soft skills necessary to cultivate long-term customer relationships and brand trust. You will spend approximately 70% of your time at our Santa Barbara facility, split between the lab—developing proof-of-concept demonstrations—and the office, providing technical support to new and existing customers.

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Palo Alto, California3 days ago

We are seeking a Silicon Photonics Design & Integration Engineer to own PIC integration and tape-out, working in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment with high visibility across device design, electronics, systems, and packaging teams. Our executive team has a demonstrated track record of building and scaling category-defining semiconductor and infrastructure businesses at companies like Broadcom, Lumentum, Tesla, Apple, Samsung, Intel, and VMware.

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Malta, NY6 days ago

$192,000–$240,000 Per Year

Minimum 8+ 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). Collaborate across disciplines (architecture, physics, photonics, fabrication, mechanical engineering) to define systems and requirements to support quantum computing and demonstrate systems meeting performance requirements.

Redmond, WA30+ days ago

Full-time
Employee

3+ years of experience utilizing photonic device simulation and electromagnetic modeling tools for both component and circuit-level analysis (e.g., Lumerical FDTD/MODE/DEVICE, Ansys Photonics, Synopsys RSoft, or COMSOL Multiphysics). Demonstrated ability to directly incorporate fabrication constraints into PIC designs (e.g., optimizing minimum feature sizes and bend radii, implementing effective tapering strategies, and using layout techniques to mitigate scattering and coupling losses).

Redmond, WA30+ days ago

Full-time
Employee

3+ years of experience with photonic device simulation and electromagnetic modeling tools for component and circuit-level analysis (e.g., Lumerical FDTD/MODE/DEVICE, Ansys Photonics, Synopsys RSoft, or COMSOL Multiphysics). We are looking for an Optical Engineer with passion for new technology development to join our team, whose mission is to deliver beyond state-of-the-art display system technologies for consumer near to eye displays at our research and development facilities.

san jose, CA30+ days ago

The development activities include working with the overall handler and tester teams as well as customers and the Account Team to specify the components used in the signal path based on customers test needs ensuring the system designs address concerns related to signal integrity and reliability over time and laser safety. As the Optical Integration Engineering Lead on the Research & Venture Team you will work collaboratively with Advantest Technology groups Business Units partners and suppliers to specify components and systems that address signal integrity and reliability concerns.

Florham Park, NJ30+ days ago

$175,332–$184,920 Per Year

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Photonics, Applied Physics or other relevant field plus a minimum of 8 years of relevant experience OR Master's degree plus a minimum of 6 years of relevant experience OR PhD degree plus a minimum of 3 years of relevant experience. General Dynamics Mission Systems (GDMS) engineers a diverse portfolio of high technology solutions, products and services that enable customers to successfully execute missions across all domains of operation.

Cupertino, CA30+ days ago

You will take advantage of your technical breadth as well as your depth of experience to explore new strategies in PDK libraries, circuit simulations, stray light analysis, verifications, and related workflows. As a member of our dynamic group, you will have the unique and rewarding opportunity to craft upcoming products that will delight and inspire millions of Apple's customers every single day!

WA30+ days ago

$156,802–$219,522.45 Per Year

and/or transports placardable amounts of hazardous materials by ground in any vehicle on a public road while in commerce, may be subject to additional Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations including: Driver Qualification Files, Medical Certification (obtained before onboarding), Road Test, Hours of Service, Drug and Alcohol Testing (CDL drivers only), vehicle inspection requirements, CDL requirements (if applicable) and hazardous materials transportation/shipping training. You will define and integrate the full optical chain-including seed and LO lasers, modulators, optical amplifiers, filters, polarization control, and receivers-to deliver high-reliability, high-throughput optical links for a growing range of customer missions.

Washington25 days ago

and/or transports placardable amounts of hazardous materials by ground in any vehicle on a public road while in commerce, may be subject to additional Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations including: Driver Qualification Files, Medical Certification (obtained before onboarding), Road Test, Hours of Service, Drug and Alcohol Testing (CDL drivers only), vehicle inspection requirements, CDL requirements (if applicable) and hazardous materials transportation/shipping training. You will define and integrate the full optical chain—including seed and LO lasers, modulators, optical amplifiers, filters, polarization control, and receivers—to deliver high-reliability, high-throughput optical links for a growing range of customer missions.

San Diego, California30+ days ago

In this role, you will be responsible for the design, modeling, layout, post-fabrication assembly, sub-system assembly, and benchtop test of RF integrated photonics (PIC) devices/components, subsystems, and systems in support of research and development programs. Contribute to post-fabrication post-processing/assembly, test setup, and benchtop test of integrated photonic components, subsystems, and systems in coordination with senior technical and program leadership.

San Diego, California30+ days ago

Santa Barbara, CA30+ days ago

Fremont, CA30+ days ago

Full-time

Reporting to the Manager of Si Photonics (SiPho) Component Design, you will be a key member of the team and will contribute to various aspects of PIC development including design and optimization of passive and active SiPho components, EVT/DVT of optical devices and circuits, and collaboration with the layout, test, reliability, signal integrity, and integration teams. The Senior Si Photonics Design Engineer will provide design support for existing and advanced photonic technology and collaborate with global, cross-functional teams and supplier partners to develop next-generation photonic solutions.

Fremont, CA30+ days ago

Full-time

Our advanced optical, mechanical, electrical, and software design capabilities support the evolving needs of high-density, high-bandwidth, and flexible optical networks across telecom, datacom, hyperscale datacenters, artificial intelligence, and supercomputing. The Photonics Characterization Engineer will build physics-based and data-driven models to explain kink behavior, noise, wavelength locking, thermal effects, and coupling sensitivity to supports design improvements and risk reduction.

San Jose, CA9 days ago

$130,000–$155,000 Per Year

The Principal Photonics Product Development Engineer will be responsible for 1) collaborating with Design teams to drive DFx into product architecture, 2) defining manufacturing flows and test content optimized for yield, quality, and cost, and 3) analyzing production data to identify design and process gaps impacting yield and driving closure of gaps. Backed by industry giants like NVIDIA, AMD and Intel and manufactured in partnership with the world's leading semiconductor ecosystem, Ayar Labs' co-packaged optics solution is key to unleashing next-generation AI scale-up architectures.

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San Jose, CA6 days ago

$180,000–$220,000 Per Year

As a photonics design engineer, you will push the envelope of bandwidth density, energy efficiency, and manufacturability of our silicon photonics optical I/O platform, removing the bottlenecks limiting next-generation AI and advanced compute architectures. Backed by industry giants like NVIDIA, AMD and Intel and manufactured in partnership with the world's leading semiconductor ecosystem, Ayar Labs' co-packaged optics solution is key to unleashing next-generation AI scale-up architectures.

San Jose, CA9 days ago

$160,000–$223,000 Per Year

Staff Product Engineer you will be responsible for 1) collaborating with design teams to drive DFx into product architecture, 2) defining manufacturing flows and test content optimized for yield, quality, and cost, and 3) analyzing production data to identify design and process gaps impacting yield and driving closure of gaps. Backed by industry giants like NVIDIA, AMD and Intel and manufactured in partnership with the world's leading semiconductor ecosystem, Ayar Labs' co-packaged optics solution is key to unleashing next-generation AI scale-up architectures.

fremont, CA30+ days ago

Strong experience on RF/SI simulation and optimization, from components such as high-speed modulators/PDs, and subsystems including PCB/TIA/driver/optical components, to transceiver systems. Excellent experience of design/optimization of high-speed opto-electronic devices (modulators, photodetectors, lasers).

San Jose, California30+ days ago

Our solutions—leveraging co-packaged optics (CPO), near-packaged optics (NPO), high-density silicon photonics, and advanced heterogeneous integration—enable massive scale-out and scale-up architectures for the world's leading AI providers. Deep expertise in very high-speed SerDes (56G, preferably 100G/200G PAM4), including channel modeling, equalization (FFE/DFE/CTLE), jitter/crosstalk analysis, eye diagrams, BER, and compliance/margining.

milpitas, CA30+ days ago

Experience with interfacing and automating optical hardware test equipment, including power meters, optical backscatter reflectometers (OBR), optical spectrum analyzers (OSA), oscilloscopes, function generators (AWG), and vector network analyzers (VNA). Our application, software, and industry teams work directly with leading Fortune 500 companies\u2014including Lockheed Martin, Mercedes-Benz, Boehringer Ingelheim, and Mitsubishi Chemical\u2014to prepare quantum solutions for real-world impact.

Bedford, Massachusetts11 days ago

As the Manufacturing Engineer – Automation & Fiber Alignment, you will be responsible for developing, sustaining, and continuously improving the automated and semi‑automated manufacturing systems that enable production of our advanced laser products. Develop and control process windows for critical parameters such as alignment algorithms, coupling optimization, welding conditions, adhesive selection, cure profiles, thermal management, and mechanical fixturing.

Palo Alto, CA30+ days ago

$130,000–$145,000 Per Year

Our application, software, and industry teams work directly with leading Fortune 500 companies-including Lockheed Martin, Mercedes-Benz, Boehringer Ingelheim, and Mitsubishi Chemical-to prepare quantum solutions for real-world impact. Actual compensation may vary outside of these ranges and is dependent on various factors including but not limited to a candidate's qualifications including relevant education and training, competencies, experience, geographic location, and business needs.

Hamilton Township, NJ30+ days ago

$98,000–$170,000 Per Year

Position Overview: The Photonics Design Engineer, Senior/Principal will utilize in depth knowledge to develop, design, maintain, or improve optoelectronic modules, subsystems, or products, for Commercial, Aerospace & Defence applications. Key Competencies & Skills required: In depth understanding of a variety of optical networking circuit architectures which utilizes lasers, modulators, detectors, WDM, and control electronics.

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Gardena, California3 days ago

Work with PIC design, electrical, mechanical, and test teams to define test processes and coverage for Photonic Integrated Circuits (PICs) across wafer, die, and integrated module test levels. We are seeking a Photonics Validation Engineer to define and lead test processes for our photonic integrated circuits across wafer, die, and module levels.

San Jose, CA9 days ago

$143,800–$230,000 Per Year

As a valued member of our team, you'll be eligible for a discretionary annual bonus and the opportunity to receive not only a competitive new hire equity grant, but also annual equity awards, connecting your success directly to the company's growth. In this role, you will lead the design, simulation, layout, and system-level testing of advanced silicon photonics components that power our high-performance optical interconnect solutions.

Denver, CO26 days ago

$156,802–$219,522.45 Per Year

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