Quantum Photonics Scientist - R&D

Toyota Motor Company•Ann Arbor, MI

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About The Position

Toyota's Electrical Research Department (ERD) is looking for a passionate and highly motivated Quantum Photonics Senior Scientist. The primary responsibility of this role is to research quantum photonics phenomena and their application to integrated photonics. The person in this role will report to the Senior Engineering Manager of ERD and have a passion for approaching new problems with novel solutions in quantum integrated photonics for sensing (such as magnetometry, temperature field, or device prognostics), communications (such as entangled pair generation, single photon emission, or squeezed light analysis), and consideration of integration of non-linear effects or active devices.

Requirements

Doctoral degree in Optical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Physics, or equivalent.
Expertise in simulation of integrated photonic components using commercially available FDTD solvers (ex. Lumerical, tidy3d, etc.).
Ability to leverage electronic design automation (EDA) to execute performance analysis on photonic integrated circuits and transfer design to artwork appropriate for design submission.
Strong understanding of quantum theory and quantum effects and their control/generation through nonlinear or active photonics.
Understanding of subsystem integration (e.g. Tx, Rx, Processor, Memory) into quantum photonic systems and system analysis.
Ability to accurately judge efficacy of quantum approaches to various mobility applications.
Wide experience in design and setup of photonic lab benches and experimental automation to ensure measurement repeatability and minimize measurement time.
Experience with rapid problem investigation, root-cause investigation, and negotiations with stakeholders
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a keen attention to detail.
Professional experience making clear and concise presentations, both written and oral, with consideration to international audiences.
Excellent communication and collaboration abilities, able to work effectively in cross-functional teams.

Nice To Haves

Experience with utilizing process design kits (PDKs) to accelerate integrated photonic chip layout and design.
Understanding of optically detected magnetic resonance measurement method and its various control codes.
Understanding of squeezed light generation and analysis, especially in unitary form.
Understanding of entangled pair generation and non-ideal effects on coherence time.
Experience with bench-top confocal scanning microscopy and single-shot imaging microscopy of fluorescence from quantum phenomena.

Responsibilities

Research quantum photonic concepts in scientific literature, down-select best approaches to apply to outstanding applications and suggest novel extensions or brand-new methodologies.
Apply integrated photonic methods and techniques to exploit quantum phenomena in chip-scale packages to target mobility applications.
Create simulation, validation, and packaging plans to meet research-level timelines targeting state-of-the-art performance parameters.
Collaborate with foundry vendors to understand technology stack potential, meet design submission timelines and coordinate design rule checks.
Coordinate with other group members and vendors to ensure successful co-integration of electronic control of photonic circuits, including high speed signals and chip to chip packaging.
Plan, build, and manage photonic and/or quantum measurement and validation test benches in our lab.
Publish your results in competitive scientific journals and conferences.
Stay abreast of the most recent advancements in scientific literature related to quantum integrated photonics and its applications.
Communicate research results, insights, and recommendations to stakeholders in a clear and concise manner, both verbally and through visualizations.
Project Management: Plan, execute, and monitor project timelines toward goal achievement. Provide status and engage regularly with stakeholders, including reports to Japanese counterparts up to the executive level.
Facilitate communication with university research partners to obtain status updates and help guide project progress towards phase goals.
Mentor junior-level members in best research practices.

Benefits

A work environment built on teamwork, flexibility, and respect
Professional growth and development programs to help advance your career, as well as tuition reimbursement
Team Member Vehicle Purchase Discount
Toyota Team Member Lease Vehicle Program (if applicable)
Comprehensive health care and wellness plans for your entire family
Toyota 401(k) Savings Plan featuring a company match, as well as an annual retirement contribution from Toyota regardless of whether you contribute
Paid holidays and paid time off
Referral services related to prenatal services, adoption, childcare, schools and more
Tax Advantaged Accounts (Health Savings Account, Health Care FSA, Dependent Care FSA)
Relocation (if applicable)