Photonic Integrated Circuit (PIC) Researcher

Keysight Technologies, Inc.•Santa Clara, CA

4d•Onsite

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 Photonic Integrated Circuit (PIC) Researcher, you will play a pivotal role in inventing, developing, and validating cutting-edge integrated photonic technologies. 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 measurement science and the theoretical principles and practical applications of PICs. 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. Keysight Laboratories serves as Keysight’s central research hub, committed to creating world-class electronic and photonic technologies that power next-generation solutions. You’ll join a diverse, inclusive, and multi-disciplinary team of talented professionals from various fields, including mm-waves, photonics, precision mechanical design, and software development. Our culture encourages creativity, collaboration, and innovation. Your ideas are valued, and your contributions make a tangible difference.

Requirements

Completed Ph.D. degree in a relevant field (e.g., Photonics, Electrical Engineering, Optics, Physics)
Demonstrated ability to perform innovative research in integrated photonics
Deep understanding of optical waveguide theory (mode solving, confinement, polarization, dispersion)
PIC simulation, design, and layout experience (RSoft, Lumerical, Tidy3D, IPKISS, KLayout)
Extensive hands-on PIC component characterization experience
Familiarity with die- or wafer-level optical and electrical probing of passive and active PIC devices
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
Familiarity with commercial PIC foundry tape-out processes
Experience in RF or microwave simulation and design
Experience with circuit-level simulations (ADS, INTERCONNECT, VPI)
Photonic or electronic packaging experience
Lab automation with Python – instrument control and data acquisition

Responsibilities

Propose, develop, and implement innovative yet practical solutions to technically challenging problems.
Conduct theoretical analysis, photonic device simulations, PIC layout, and PIC component measurements.
Identify new technologies early and how they can best be harnessed for Keysight.
Invent new measurement concepts or implementations to significantly impact Keysight’s businesses.
Implement these innovative concepts in actual hardware and software to prove feasibility.
Work with Keysight’s businesses to transfer the technology into commercial products.