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Job Description We are looking for a Senior Application Engineer with a strong background in optical engineering and hands-on experience in testing silicon photonics devices. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience with using optical and electrical test equipment (e.g., OSA, power meters, VNAs, probe stations) and Automatic Test Equipment (ATE), specifically utilizing Advantest's V93000 hardware and SmarTest 8 software. This role will be critical in developing, implementing, and opti…
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Who We Are Applied Materials is a global leader in materials engineering solutions used to produce virtually every new chip and advanced display in the world. We design, build and service cutting-edge equipment that helps our customers manufacture display and semiconductor chips – the brains of devices we use every day. As the foundation of the global electronics industry, Applied enables the exciting technologies that literally connect our world – like AI and IoT. If you want to push the bound…
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Description Primary Duties & Responsibilities Device Design & Simulation Design and model backside-emitting VCSEL structures optimized for 1060 nm emission. Develop and simulate photonic crystal cavity structures to enhance light–graphene interaction. Optimize device parameters for >100 GHz 3 dB bandwidth, 3 dB extinction ratio. Graphene Integration Collaborate with Graphenea on graphene deposition and doping strategies. Evaluate doping approaches (boron and molecular adsorbate) for Fermi level…
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Silicon Photonics Engineer Psionic, Inc is a startup focused on lidar sensors and navigation systems for autonomous vehicles. We value our customer relationships, our diverse and dynamic work environment, and our employees' career satisfaction. We offer a competitive salary and attractive benefits package. We are adding a motivated Silicon Photonics Engineer to join our small, fast-moving team and help take photonic integrated circuits from concept to silicon. The successful candidate will be r…
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Who we are Aurora’s mission is to deliver the benefits of self-driving technology safely, quickly, and broadly. The Aurora Driver will create a new era in mobility and logistics, one that will bring a safer, more efficient, and more accessible future to everyone. At Aurora, you will tackle massively complex problems alongside other passionate, intelligent individuals, growing as an expert while expanding your knowledge. For the latest news from Aurora, visit aurora.tech or follow us on LinkedIn…
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Education Requirements: Requires a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, or a related Science, Engineering, Technology or Mathematics field. Also requires 8 years of job-related experience, or a Master's degree plus 6 years of job-related experience. Clearance Requirements: Ability to obtain a Department of Defense TS/SCI security clearance is required at time of hire. Applicants selected will be subject to a U.S. Government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements f…
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L3Harris is dedicated to recruiting and developing high-performing talent who are passionate about what they do. Our employees are unified in a shared dedication to our customers' mission and quest for professional growth. L3Harris provides an inclusive, engaging environment designed to empower employees and promote work-life success. Fundamental to our culture is an unwavering focus on values, dedication to our communities, and commitment to excellence in everything we do. L3Harris is the Trus…
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As a Senior Photonics/Optical Communications Engineer, you will be responsible for the end-to-end optical signal chain of our laser communication system. You will design and integrate the laser transmitter and optical receiver that drive our high-data-rate link. This includes the seed lasers, modulators, fiber optics, optical amplifiers on the transmit side, as well as the fiber-coupled collection optics, detectors, and front-end electronics on the receive side. You’ll own the optical link budg…
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Position: Integrated Photonics Engineer Beware of fraudulent job offers and postings! Technergetics will never extend an offer of employment without a thorough interview process involving face to face interviews either in-person or a virtual Teams meeting from an official Technergetics email address ( @techngs.com ). If you receive any correspondence from an email other than techngs.com , it is a scam. Pre-interview code testing is only administered through the Codility platform. We will not se…
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Who We Are Applied Materials is a global leader in materials engineering solutions used to produce virtually every new chip and advanced display in the world. We design, build and service cutting-edge equipment that helps our customers manufacture display and semiconductor chips - the brains of devices we use every day. As the foundation of the global electronics industry, Applied enables the exciting technologies that literally connect our world - like AI and IoT. If you want to push the bound…
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Join our fast-paced and passionate team as a Photonics Engineer 3 Components dedicated to the design, development, and evaluation of sophisticated photonic components utilized in high-performance optical systems. As we scale, you will be instrumental in building our manufacturing foundation from the ground up. This is a dynamic, hands-on role for a highly self-directed engineer who thrives in an ambiguous, fast-moving environment. This position necessitates a solid foundation in optics, photoni…
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Join our fast-paced and passionate team as a Photonics Engineer 2 Components focused on the design, development, and qualification of advanced photonic components used in high-performance optical systems. As we scale, you will be instrumental in building our manufacturing foundation from the ground up. This is a dynamic, hands-on role for a highly self-directed engineer who thrives in an ambiguous, fast-moving environment. This role requires a strong background in optics, photonics packaging, a…
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Position: Remote Integrated Photonics Engineer Opportunity Overview: This is a remote position with an immediate, mission-critical need. Signing bonus available for the right candidate! We’re looking for a photonics design engineer to help develop a cutting-edge device supporting U.S. national security applications . This role will directly contribute to advanced hardware innovation at the intersection of photonics, quantum-adjacent systems, and next-generation defense capabilities. If you have…
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About Us: Voyant Photonics, based in the heart of New York City, is transforming machine perception with a new class of LiDAR devices that are compact enough to fit in the palm of your hand and powerful enough to measure range, velocity, and reflectivity with unparalleled accuracy. By leveraging cutting-edge silicon photonic chips smaller than your fingertip, we deliver sensors that are not only revolutionary in performance but also affordable enough to integrate into any system. Our technology…
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The application window is expected to close on: 05/30/2026 Job posting may be removed earlier if the position is filled or if a sufficient number of applications are received . The Acacia division of Cisco is looking for an Integrated Photonics Engineer. Meet the Team Acacia (part of Cisco) is a market leader in high-speed coherent optical transceivers, pioneering the development of coherent pluggable transceivers. Acacia’s coherent products are deployed by all hyperscalers to connect their Dat…
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The application window is expected to close on: 05/30/2026 Job posting may be removed earlier if the position is filled or if a sufficient number of applications are received . The Acacia division of Cisco is looking for an Integrated Photonics Engineer. Meet the Team Acacia (part of Cisco) is a market leader in high-speed coherent optical transceivers, pioneering the development of coherent pluggable transceivers. Acacia's coherent products are deployed by all hyperscalers to connect their Dat…
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As a Photonics Engineering Technician 3, you will work in a high-tech photonics laboratory environment, supporting development of complex optical modules for Monarch Quantum’s photonic “engines”. You will collaborate closely with engineers to assemble, align, test, and prototype optical systems using both manual and automated methods. This is a hands-on, highly collaborative role focused on ensuring products meet internal specifications, quality standards, and performance requirements. Key Resp…
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PsiQuantum’s mission is to build the first useful quantum computers—machines capable of delivering the breakthroughs the field has long promised. Since our founding in 2016, our singular focus has been to build and deploy million-qubit, fault-tolerant quantum systems. Quantum computers harness the laws of quantum mechanics to solve problems that even the most advanced supercomputers or AI systems will never reach. Their impact will span energy, pharmaceuticals, finance, agriculture, transportat…
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Who We Are Applied Materials is a global leader in materials engineering solutions used to produce virtually every new chip and advanced display in the world. We design, build and service cutting-edge equipment that helps our customers manufacture display and semiconductor chips - the brains of devices we use every day. As the foundation of the global electronics industry, Applied enables the exciting technologies that literally connect our world - like AI and IoT. If you want to push the bound…
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Director of Photonic Engineering, New Product Introduction
San Diego, San Diego County
2025-12-16T14:41:39Z
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Join our fast-paced and passionate team as a Director of Photonic Engineering, New Product Introduction. As we scale, you will be instrumental in building our foundation from the ground up. This is a dynamic, hands-on role for a self-starter who thrives in a fluid startup environment. You'll have the opportunity to work on cutting edge technologies, work closely with leadership, and develop and implement engineering practices that support our mission and growth. Your key responsibilities are as…
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