Photonic Integrated Circuit (PIC) Researcher

Keysight Technologies, Inc. • Santa Clara, CA

117d • $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 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

• 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 integrated photonics.
• Experience in PIC simulation, design, and layout (e.g., Lumerical, Tidy3D, IPKISS, KLayout, Cadence).
• Extensive hands-on experience with PIC characterization of O-O, O-E and E-O devices.
• Familiarity with die or wafer 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 PIC foundry tape-out processes.
• Experience in RF or microwave simulation and design.
• Photonic or electronic packaging experience.
• Lab automation with Python – instrument control and data acquisition.

Responsibilities

• Apply integrated photonic expertise to propose, develop, and implement innovative yet practical solutions to technically challenging problems.
• Conduct theoretical analysis, photonic device simulations, and PIC layout.
• 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 innovative concepts in actual hardware and software to prove feasibility.
• Work with Keysight’s businesses to transfer the technology into commercial products.

Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision.
• 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.
• ESPP (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