New College Grad Physicist/Scientist (PhD - Santa Clara, CA_
Applied Materials•Santa Clara, CA
•$138,000 - $190,000•Onsite
About The Position
Conducts scientific research and technology development in photonics, optics, optical metrology, and electromagnetic systems. Applies physics-based principles, modeling, simulation, and experimental methods to develop innovative optical solutions, improve system performance, and enable next-generation products.
Requirements
- Ph.D. in Physics, Applied Physics, Optical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Photonics, or a related field.
- Strong background in optics, electromagnetics, or photonics.
- Experience with optical design and simulation tools (e.g., Zemax, Lumerical, COMSOL, FDTD/FEM platforms).
- Proficiency in scientific programming and data analysis.
- Demonstrated ability to translate scientific concepts into practical engineering solutions.
- Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.
Nice To Haves
- Integrated photonics
- Silicon photonics
- Optical metrology
- Interferometry
- Optical imaging systems
- Fiber optics and optical communications
- Laser systems and beam delivery
- Electromagnetic modeling and simulation
- Computational optics
- Optical sensing and instrumentation
- Nanophotonics and plasmonics
- Machine learning for optical system design and analysis
Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and characterize optical and photonic systems, components, and architectures.
- Perform modeling and simulation of optical, electromagnetic, and photonic phenomena.
- Design and execute experiments to validate theoretical predictions and system performance.
- Analyze experimental and measurement data to identify performance limitations and optimization opportunities.
- Develop novel optical metrology and sensing approaches.
- Collaborate with hardware, software, systems, and product engineering teams to integrate optical technologies into products.
- Drive technology innovation through invention disclosures, patent generation, and technical leadership.
- Communicate technical findings through reports, presentations, and design reviews.
- Engage with academic, industrial, and research partners on advanced technology development.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package
- Participation in a bonus program
- Stock award program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
