Photonic Integrated Circuit Researcher

Job overview

The Photonic Integrated Circuit Researcher role is onsite in Santa Clara, CA. The salary range is $160,000–$220,000 per year. The researcher will work at Keysight Laboratories on advanced integrated photonic technologies; relocation assistance may be available for an ideal candidate. The researcher invents, designs, simulates, and validates photonic technologies, connecting optical waveguide theory with device performance and hands-on characterization. The work evaluates emerging technologies and measurement concepts, implements hardware and software solutions, and demonstrates feasibility for potential transfer to commercial product teams.

What you'll do

• Conduct research in integrated photonics
• design, simulate, lay out, and validate photonic integrated circuits
• characterize components through hands-on laboratory measurements
• perform optical and electrical probing
• interpret experimental results
• collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams
• document and demonstrate technical feasibility.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

photonic integrated circuits

pic research

integrated photonics

optical waveguides

circuit simulation

pic design

laboratory characterization

santa clara ca

veracity ventures

$160k–$220k

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Relocation assistance may be available for an ideal candidate.

Why this role

Requires a completed Ph.D. in a relevant field and hands-on PIC characterization experience; preferred strengths include foundry tape-outs, RF or microwave design, packaging, and Python-based lab automation.

About the employer

Veracity Ventures Inc. is hiring for this role. Industry: Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology). Sector: 54.