Senior High-Speed Photonics Engineer

Responsibilities

• Design, simulate, and optimize integrated photonic devices and circuits for quantum computing
• Lead photonic tapeouts including layout, DOE planning, and interfacing with packaging and electronics teams
• Plan and execute automated high-volume tests and develop new test methods
• Analyze measurement data and implement new analysis methods to improve component and circuit performance
• Collaborate with photonics, test, materials, electronics, process, and packaging engineers
• Mentor junior staff members

Requirements

• MS or PhD in electrical engineering, applied physics, optical engineering, or related discipline
• 3+ years of industrial experience in integrated photonics
• Deep expertise in active and passive photonic devices with focus on electro-optic phase shifters and modulators
• Experience with high-speed operation (10 GHz bandwidth and beyond)
• Proficient in Python and MATLAB
• Strong data analysis and visualization skills with data-driven design decision ability
• Experience leading photonic tapeouts and understanding foundry processes
• Photonic layout experience using IPKISS, GDSFactory, or similar tools
• Ability to work independently with limited direction in a multi-disciplinary environment
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of photonic circuit modeling using Lumerical Interconnect or SAX
• Knowledge of RF concepts, signal integrity, and simulation tools such as HFSS and ADS
• Hands-on experience with photonic packaging
• Understanding of photonic-electronic interfaces including drivers and TIAs
• Familiarity with high-speed characterization techniques such as S-parameter measurements and large-signal time-domain analysis

About the Company

PsiQuantum is building the first useful quantum computers using silicon photonics and advanced semiconductor manufacturing. The company is developing million-qubit, fault-tolerant quantum systems with government-funded projects in Brisbane and Chicago, and partners with Fortune 500 companies to prepare quantum solutions for real-world impact.