Senior Photonics Researcher
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The role in plain words
This role involves the hands-on design, fabrication, and experimental characterization of integrated photonic devices. The successful candidate will develop low-loss photonic interfaces and high-performance optical devices for routing, modulation, and control, while building optical setups for precise measurements.
- PhD in Physics, Electrical Engineering, or a closely related field
- Strong experimental track record in Silicon photonics or related platforms, or Electro-optic or high-speed optical devices
- Hands-on experience with optical characterization and lab-based experimentation
- Proven ability to drive complex experimental projects independently
- Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work in a multidisciplinary environment
- Background in optical cavities, resonators, or cavity QED
- Experience with high-speed optical modulation or routing
- Familiarity with heterogeneous integration or multi-material photonic platforms
- Cleanroom / nanofabrication experience
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Who this suits
This role suits an experimental physicist or engineer with a PhD in Physics or Electrical Engineering and a strong track record in silicon photonics or electro-optic devices. It is less ideal for those without hands-on laboratory experience in optical characterization or those seeking a purely theoretical research role.
Full job description
Original listing · kept for referenceQuantum Source is building a scalable quantum computing platform based on neutral atoms and photonics. Our approach combines advances in atomic physics, integrated photonics, and control systems to enable fault-tolerant quantum computing.
We are a fast-growing team of physicists and engineers working at the intersection of fundamental science and cutting-edge technology.
We are looking for an exceptional experimental physicist or engineer to join our Photonics Group and contribute to the development of advanced photonic components for our quantum systems.
This role involves hands-on work across design, fabrication, and experimental characterization of integrated photonic devices, in close collaboration with multidisciplinary teams.
Responsibilities
• Design, build, and experimentally characterize advanced photonic devices and systems:
• Develop state-of-the-art low-loss photonic interfaces and components
• Work on high-performance optical devices for routing, modulation, and control
• Build and operate optical setups for precise measurement and performance characterization
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including physics, engineering, and fabrication partners
• Contribute to the transition from early-stage prototypes to robust system-level implementations
Requirements
• PhD in Physics, Electrical Engineering, or a closely related field
• Strong experimental track record in one or more of:
• Silicon photonics or related platforms
• Electro-optic or high-speed optical devices
• Hands-on experience with optical characterization and lab-based experimentation
• Proven ability to drive complex experimental projects independently
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work in a multidisciplinary environment
Preferred Qualifications
• Background in optical cavities, resonators, or cavity QED
• Experience with high-speed optical modulation or routing
• Familiarity with heterogeneous integration or multi-material photonic platforms
• Cleanroom / nanofabrication experience
Questions about this role
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- PhD in Physics, Electrical Engineering, or a closely related field, Strong experimental track record in Silicon photonics or related platforms, or Electro-optic or high-speed optical devices, Hands-on experience with optical characterization and lab-based experimentation, Proven ability to drive complex experimental projects independently, Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work in a multidisciplinary environment