PsiQuantum
R&D Engineer - Integrated Photonics
- Confirmed live in the last 24 hours
- $126.6k–$148.7k
- Mid level
- On-site · Palo Alto, California, United States
- Added 2 months ago
About this role
PsiQuantum is looking for an R&D Engineer to contribute to the characterization and validation of photonic circuits crucial for their quantum computing platform. This role involves designing and executing experiments, developing automated workflows, and collaborating with design teams to improve device performance. The ideal candidate will have a strong experimental background in integrated optics and be proficient in Python for data analysis and automation.
What you'll do
- Design and execute experiments to characterize photonic circuits.
- Test and analyze devices including couplers, interferometers, and modulators.
- Develop automated data acquisition and control systems using Python.
- Characterize integrated optics circuits and interpret results.
- Collaborate with design teams to troubleshoot device issues.
- Generate reports and documentation for experimental procedures.
What they're looking for
- Integrated Optics
- Photonic Circuit Characterization
- Python
- Experiment Automation
- Data Analysis
- Optical Measurement Setups
- Interferometers (MZI/AMZI)
- Phase Shifters
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Likely interview questions
- Describe your experience with characterizing integrated photonic circuits. What types of measurements have you performed?
- Explain your experience with Python for experiment automation and data analysis. Can you provide an example project?