Senior Photonics Process Engineer

About the role

Join us to make a real-world impact in a fast-paced, collaborative, and high-growth environment! As a Senior Photonics Process Development Engineer, you will be a key player in driving the development, optimization, and scaling of fabrication processes on the TFLN platform, working closely with customers from quantum computing and other emerging applications to understand their needs and translate them practically to scalable fabrication processes.

Responsibilities

• Explore, define, and optimize next-generation and custom fabrication processes for a high performance TFLN PIC platform
• Work closely with both customers and suppliers in developing processes to meet both near- and long-term performance metrics
• Coordinate with internal teams across design, test, and production for management of development tapeouts, production, and wafer-level testing

Requirements

• PhD in Electrical Engineering, Applied Physics, Materials Science, Physics, or related fields (or Masters with 3+ years of experience)
• Experience in integrated photonics, semiconductors, or microelectronics fabrication
• Track record in developing and optimizing new nanofabrication processes, ideally with focus on improving optical propagation loss
• Previous experience with TFLN fabrication is preferred
• Strong problem-solving and critical thinking skills
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively
• Experience working in fabless companies is a plus
• Fluency in both English and Mandarin is a must

Qualifications

• Authorization to work in the US

Skills

• Strong problem-solving and critical thinking skills
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively
• Experience working in fabless companies is a plus
• Fluency in both English and Mandarin is a must

Benefits

• Competitive market-based compensation (Salary range $125,000 - $185,000 per year)
• Comprehensive health coverage, including medical, vision, and dental plans for individuals and families
• 401(k) retirement plans with employee matching
• Paid Parental Leave
• Life and disability insurance
• Commute benefits and subsidies
• Professional growth and mentorship opportunities

Pay

$125,000 - $185,000 per year

Schedule

In-person at HyperLight's office in Cambridge, MA