Photonics Engineer

IC Resources - Massachusetts, United States

Hiring: Photonics Engineer Company: IC Resources Location: Massachusetts, United States Job Posted Time: 2026-09-10 11:32:15 Employment Type: Full-time / On-site Target Skills & Keywords : Python About the job Required Skills: •We are partnering with a rapidly growing quantum computing company to hire a Photonics Engineer with strong hands-on experience in photonic integrated circuit (PIC) layout. •This is a highly technical, hands-on engineering role working at the intersection of integrated photonics, quantum technology, physical simulation, and photonic chip development. •Work on complex photonic layouts involving components such as waveguides, crossings, modulators, and fiber-to-chip interfaces, while collaborating closely with engineers and scientists across photonic design, simulation, fabrication, and testing. •Owning and developing complex photonic integrated circuit layouts •Creating and optimizing layouts for waveguides, crossings, modulators, couplers, fiber interfaces, and passive photonic components •Translating photonic designs and simulations into fabrication-ready layouts •Working with GDS/GDSII, PDKs, and photonic layout workflows •Using tools such as gdsfactory, Lumerical, and Tidy3D Qualifications: •A PhD in Photonics, Optics, Applied Physics, Physics, or a closely related discipline is preferred, particularly when paired with hands on industry experience. Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!