High-Speed Photonic Integrated Circuit (PIC) Researcher

Keysight Technologies, Inc. • Santa Clara, CA

121d • $156,960 - $261,600

About The Position

At Keysight Laboratories, our researchers work on groundbreaking projects from our dynamic research portfolio, striving to deliver breakthrough technologies for Keysight. As a High-Speed Photonic Integrated Circuit (PIC) Researcher, you will play a pivotal role in inventing, developing, and validating cutting-edge integrated photonic technologies with frequencies exceeding 100 GHz. If successful, your efforts will enable new and breakthrough Keysight products and be used by many customers to accelerate their own innovations. This role requires a strong foundation in both the theoretical principles and practical applications of PICs and mm-Wave technologies. We're looking for someone who is passionate about innovation, thrives in a collaborative environment, and is eager to drive impactful changes in the photonics field.

Requirements

• Ph.D. degree in a relevant field (e.g., Photonics, Electrical Engineering, Optics, Physics).
• Minimum of 2 years of post-Ph.D. experience.
• Demonstrated ability to perform innovative research in high-speed integrated photonics.
• Experience in PIC simulation, design, and layout (e.g., Lumerical, Tidy3D, IPKISS, KLayout, Cadence).
• Experience in RF, microwave, or mm-wave simulation and design (e.g., ADS, HFSS, CST).
• Hands-on experience with high-speed (>10 GHz) opto-electronics device characterization.
• Strong written and verbal English communication skills.
• Self-motivated with an ability to work collaboratively in a multi-disciplinary team.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with script-based PIC layout.
• Strong understanding of various electro-optic materials (e.g., lithium niobate, lithium tantalate).
• Familiarity with PIC foundry tape-out processes.
• Photonic or electronic packaging experience.
• Lab automation with Python – instrument control and data acquisition.

Responsibilities

• Apply photonic and RF expertise to propose, develop, and implement innovative solutions to technically challenging problems.
• Conduct theoretical analysis, device simulations, and PIC layout with an eye for packaging and commercialization.
• Identify new technologies early and determine how they can be harnessed for Keysight.
• Invent new measurement concepts or implementations to significantly impact Keysight’s businesses.
• Implement innovative concepts in actual hardware and software to prove feasibility.
• Work with Keysight’s businesses to transfer technology into commercial products.

Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision insurance.
• Health Savings Account.
• Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Life, Accident, Disability insurance.
• Business Travel Accident and Business Travel Health.
• 401(k) Plan.
• Flexible Time Off, Paid Holidays.
• Paid Family Leave.
• Discounts, Perks.
• Tuition Reimbursement.
• Adoption Assistance.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees