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Beacon Photonics lists this Integrated Photonics Engineer opportunity in santa barbara, California. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Position: Integrated Photonics Engineer
Location: Santa Barbara, CA (On-Site)
Beacon Photonics is creating revolutionary optical microsystems to disrupt traditional laser markets. Founded by pioneers in the field of integrated photonics, we are a dynamic tech startup at the forefront of optical innovation. Our heterogeneous photonics technology enables high-performance products that provide unparalleled advantages in cost, size, and functionality for communications, sensing, and quantum systems. We are a dedicated group of world-class engineers and scientists devoted to realizing transformative capabilities and solving real-world problems.
We are seeking an exceptional Integrated Photonics Engineer to join our rapidly growing team. In this role, you will be responsible for the design, layout, and characterization of heterogeneous photonic integrated circuits to create next-generation laser components and systems. As a key team member, you will refine and deliver products and prototypes, propose and lead technical efforts, collaborate with cross-functional teams and state-of-the-art foundries, and report directly to senior leadership. To apply, please send your resume to with the position in the subject line.
Responsibilities :
Design, develop, and tape out cutting-edge photonic integrated circuits and systems
Simulate optical components and devices to predict and optimize performance
Analyze data, generate test reports, and synthesize results to inform future design iterations
Develop, implement, and refine new heterogeneous integration processes with external foundry partners to enable performance beyond today’s state of the art
Create scalable simulation, layout, and characterization procedures and workflows
Direct external vendors for prototype packaging and custom fabrication
Requirements :
Ph.D. degree in physics, electrical engineering, or similar field, or M.S. with 3+ years of professional experience with integrated photonics
Expertise with the simulation of photonic components and circuits using physics-based models and with commercial tools such as FDTD, EME, VPI, and Simulink
Hands-on experience characterizing passive and active photonic and electronic devices
Expertise with tape out and layout (Python, gdsfactory, Cadence, etc.) in foundries
Deep familiarity with semiconductor devices and fabrication processes
Desirable Skills and Experience :
Design of experiment methods and statistical data analysis
Practical photonic integrated circuit packaging, including wirebonding and fiber attach
Experience with free-space optics, advanced laser measurements, and thermal modeling
Analog, digital, and RF electronics and laser instrumentation
Beacon Photonics has offices in Arlington, VA and Santa Barbara, CA. We value innovation, collaboration, open and honest communication, and a passion for technology. Come build your future with us! Our benefits include competitive compensation and employee stock ownership. We provide generous family medical, dental, and vision coverage, 401(k) matching, holidays, parental leave, and paid time off. Beacon is an equal-opportunity employer, committed to sustaining a diverse and inclusive workplace. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability, or any other basis protected by law.
Estimated Salary Range: $130K – $230K
Actual compensation for the role will be commensurate with the candidate’s education, work experience, skills, incoming position, and responsibilities.
This position involves access to technology that may be subject to U.S. export controls. Such access is granted to U.S. citizens (born or naturalized), lawful permanent residents, certain categories of refugees and asylees, and those who can obtain appropriate export control licenses from the U.S. Departments of State and Commerce.
Worksite address
santa barbara, CA, 93190, US
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