Integrated Photonics Engineer I

Job overview

The Integrated Photonics Engineer I role is onsite in Rome, NY, with an annual salary of $75,000–$95,000. The position supports Technergetics’ Quantum Team research into photonic systems for heterogeneous quantum networks, optical sensing, and communication. Working under senior engineers, this entry-level engineer assists with research, design, simulation, integration, and testing of integrated photonic devices and circuits. The work contributes to developing quantum-network components and technologies for quantum information processing, sensing, and communication.

What you'll do

• Assist with independent and team-based research on wide-area heterogeneous quantum-network components
• help design, simulate, and optimize integrated photonic devices and circuits
• support photonic circuit design for quantum algorithms and protocols
• assist with integrating photonics with light sources, detectors, and control systems
• support system-level design and optimization for data transfer, processing, and quantum entanglement
• observe and assist with circuit tape-out
• participate in device design and testing
• learn photonic simulation and layout software.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

integrated photonics

quantum technologies

photonics engineer

quantum networks

optical sensing

optical communication

rome ny

technergetics

annual salary $75k-$95k

secret clearance eligibility

u.s. citizenship required

onsite

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Health, life, disability, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with 3% company contribution and 3% match
• paid time off, 11 federal holidays, three weeks paid parental leave, technology allowances, referral bonuses, professional recognition awards, healthcare stipends, and tuition/education reimbursement subject to requirements.

Why this role

Entry-level role with senior-engineer mentorship; U.S. citizenship and eligibility for at least Secret clearance required. Benefits include insurance, 401(k) contribution and match, paid time off, federal holidays, paid parental leave, and education reimbursement.

About the employer

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