Silicon Photonics Engineer

JOB TITLE

Silicon Photonics Engineer

LOCATION

Worcester

DEPARTMENT NAME

Manufacturing Innovation

DIVISION NAME

Worcester Polytechnic Institute - WPI

JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY

In support of the design, testing, and characterization of integrated photonics equipment for the AIM Photonics Worcester Lab for Education and Application Prototypes (LEAP) facility. This will include photonics, optics, electrical, and microwave functional testing of photonic and electrical chips and tiles.

Applicants must have demonstrated experience working in and fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace and/or commitment to do so as an employee at WPI.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Responsibilities:

In coordination with faculty and partners, selects, assembles, fabricates, sets up, trouble shoots and operates laboratory equipment, instruments, components, etc., for the training and research activities for the integrated photonics LEAP facilityDevelops testing procedures and documentation for characterizing passive and active integrated photonic devices including hardware and softwareIndependently runs and manages photonic integrated test equipment for externally funded projects and customers including developing and implementing test plans to meet project deliverablesCollects, interprets, analyzes, and presents photonic integrated circuit data including insertion loss, free spectral range, propagation loss, bend loss, trench loss.Prepares reports and presentations for sponsors and partnersExperience with software tools including Klayout, Synopsys, Lumerical, etc. is beneficialExperience with Python and Matlab, or other data analysis tools, for testing hardware automation tools and data characterizationTrains and mentors undergraduate and graduate students on the set up and operation of instruments and data analysis techniquesActively participates in advising and directly assisting undergraduate capstone research projects including major qualifying projects (MQPs)Engages and supports outreach activities related to educational and career pathwaysOccasional travel to domestic partners and collaborators to support project deliverablesIndependently performs literature searches on current state-of-the-art integrated photonics materials, components, devices and platformsInterest in contributing to publication and grant funding opportunities

Requirements:

Bachelor's degree in STEM field with integrated photonics testing and simulation experience.3 years of relevant experience.

FLSA STATUS

United States of America (Exempt)

WPI is an Equal Opportunity Employer that actively seeks to increase the diversity of its workplace. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability. It seeks individuals with​ diverse backgrounds and experiences who will contribute to a culture of creativity, collaboration, inclusion, problem solving, innovation, high performance, and change making. It is committed to maintaining a campus environment free of harassment and discrimination.

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