Manager, Passive Components
About The Position
PsiQuantum is building a general-purpose silicon photonic quantum computer to solve problems beyond the reach of conventional computing. The Manager, Passive Components leads a group developing high-performance integrated photonic components and circuits for a linear optic quantum computer (LOQC). The role is responsible for the design, optimization, integration, and validation of novel photonic structures, devices, and subsystems. The position calls for strong foundations in the design, optimization, layout, fabrication, and validation of integrated photonic devices, along with excellent programming skills, commercial electromagnetic simulation experience, and photonic optimization expertise. Experience with Python-based layout tools and foundry tapeouts is highly desirable. The role works across device, hardware, software, component, and systems teams, and supports the development of simulation automation, a photonic device library, and a process design kit (PDK) for passive photonic components. It also contributes to foundry tapeouts and to resolving technical issues through quantitative analysis and corrective solutions.
Requirements
- PhD or equivalent in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Material Science, or Physics.
- At least 10 years of relevant work or academic research experience in integrated photonics.
- At least 2 years of project and/or people management experience.
- Strong leadership and organizational skills.
- Strong fundamentals in the design and characterization of photonic devices and circuits.
- Strong fundamentals in electromagnetic theory.
- Extensive experience with simulation platforms, particularly Lumerical, for designing and simulating photonic devices and circuits.
- Ability to work effectively across departments, sites, and time zones.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong analytical, detail-oriented problem-solving skills.
- Proven experience executing complex cross-departmental projects.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with Python-based layout tools.
- Experience with foundry tapeouts.
Responsibilities
- Lead the development of passive photonic components.
- Work with device, hardware, and software design teams to support the development of photonics and quantum optics systems and devices.
- Lead the development of simulation automation techniques and infrastructure for photonic device design, model development, and performance validation.
- Lead the development of a photonic device library and process design kit (PDK) for passive photonic components.
- Support foundry tapeouts through photonic device design, design of experiments, layout, device validation, data analysis, failure mode analysis, and troubleshooting.
- Provide multidisciplinary support to component and systems teams by resolving technical issues involving components, parts, products, or systems.
- Use quantitative analysis to determine the root cause of highly technical problems and propose, develop, and implement corrective solutions.
Benefits
- Competitive health coverage for employees and dependents.
- 401(k) with company match.
- Equity grants.
- Access to financial wellness tools and planning resources.
- Wellness benefits.
- Family support programs.
- Life and disability insurance.
- Paid leave programs.
- Company-designated paid holidays.
- Discretionary time off (DTO).
- End-of-year company shutdown.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
