Sr. Photonics Research Engineer

SRI International•Boulder, CO

2d•$117,684 - $175,054•Onsite

About The Position

SRI's Applied Physics Laboratory in Boulder, CO, has an opportunity for a Sr Photonics Research Engineer with experience as a technical leader in photonic integrated circuits to execute on a variety of projects ranging from optical phased arrays to microwave photonic systems. SRI specializes in developing and transitioning technology from basic research and development (R&D) to fieldable prototypes for both US government and commercial customers. Our Advanced Technology and Systems Division (ATSD) performs research spanning advanced signal processing, robotics, quantum physics, and ocean modeling. This position is on-site in Boulder, CO.

Requirements

PhD in electrical engineering, optics, physics or related technical discipline
4+ years related experience that may include industry experience
U.S. Citizenship with the ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance due to government contract requirements
Experience leading technical projects as a principal investigator
Experience leading proposal efforts for US Government funding
Demonstrated ability to develop new business with potential customers and familiarity with proposal writing
Leading technical presentations and demonstrations
Experience simulating and testing PICs, analyzing data, and/or PIC component layout
Experience in applying PIC systems to application areas such as optical phased arrays, microwave photonics, optical communication, and/or quantum sensing
Proficient in scientific programming e.g., Python, MATLAB, and/or other similar scripting languages
Familiarity with process design kits (PDKs) from foundries such as AIM Photonics, Applied Nanotools, and Tower Semiconductor
Demonstrated experience working in a team environment and managing time while working on multiple projects

Nice To Haves

Active DoD Secret clearance
Familiarity with automated testing and data collection
Familiarity with feedback control and stabilization of photonic systems comprised of components such as interferometers, filters, and lasers
Working with and submitting designs to multi-project wafer runs at PIC foundries
Simulating photonic devices in FDTD using Tidy3D, Lumerical, or similar tools
With scripted-based layout of photonic components and systems using GDSFactory, Nazca, IPKISS, or similar
With precision measurement and/or metrology

Responsibilities

Contribute to ongoing and future programs with emphasis in optical communications, signal processing, and sensing.
Apply experience as a principal investigator and advanced knowledge and skills in photonic integrated circuits (PICs) to microwave photonics and/or optical phased arrays.
Work with small to medium sized research teams comprised of multidisciplinary, subject matter expert (SME) engineering professionals with expertise ranging from PICs, stabilized lasers, optical communications, and RF signal processing to quantum sensing, applied mathematics and computer science.
Contribute technically and in leadership roles, such as being a principal investigator for future programs and proposal opportunities.
Perform system development and testing, fundamental and engineering calculations, simulation and modeling, and other laboratory R&D tasks.
Lead tasks, lead future proposal opportunities, and communicate with clients and SRI senior management.