Photonic Integrated Circuit (PIC) Researcher 48775

Santa Clara County, CA - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 3 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Job Description:

Industry: Semiconductors

Job Category: Engineering - Electrical

Overview:

Keysight is on the forefront of technology innovation delivering breakthroughs and trusted insights in electronic design simulation prototyping test manufacturing and optimization. Our 15000 employees create world-class solutions in communications 5G automotive energy quantum aerospace defense and semiconductor markets for customers in over 100 countries. Learn more about what we do.

Our award-winning culture embraces a bold vision of where technology can take us and a passion for tackling challenging problems with industry-first solutions. We believe that when people feel a sense of belonging they can be more creative innovative and thrive at all points in their careers.

About the Job:
At Keysight Laboratories our researchers work on groundbreaking projects from our dynamic research portfolio striving to deliver breakthrough technologies for Keysight. As a High-Speed Photonic Integrated Circuit (PIC) Researcher you will play a pivotal role in inventing developing and validating cutting-edge integrated photonic technologies with frequencies exceeding 100 GHz. If successful your efforts will enable new and breakthrough Keysight products and be used by many customers to accelerate their own innovations. This role requires a strong foundation in both the theoretical principles and practical applications of PICs and mm-Wave technologies. Were looking for someone who is passionate about innovation thrives in a collaborative environment and is eager to drive impactful changes in the photonics field.

About the Team:
Keysight Laboratories serves as Keysight s central research hub committed to creating world-class electronic and photonic technologies that power next-generation solutions. You ll join a diverse inclusive and multi-disciplinary team of talented professionals from various fields including mm-waves photonics precision mechanical design and software development. Our culture encourages creativity collaboration and innovation. Your ideas are valued and your contributions make a tangible difference.

Responsibilities:

As a High-Speed PIC Researcher in Keysight Laboratories you will apply your photonic and RF expertise as part of our team to propose develop and implement innovative yet practical solutions to technically challenging problems. Your initial work will include theoretical analysis device simulations and PIC layout with an eye for packaging and commercialization. A deep understanding of integrated photonics electro-optic materials and microwave transmission lines will be needed. PIC researchers are asked to:

Identify new technologies early and how they can best be harnessed for Keysight
Invent new measurement concepts or implementations to significantly impact Keysight s businesses
Implement these innovative concepts in actual hardware and software to prove feasibility
Work with Keysight s businesses to transfer the technology into commercial products.

This role is based in Santa Clara CA. Candidates must be local or willing to relocate to the area.

Qualifications:

Required Qualifications:

Ph.D. degree in a relevant field (e.g. Photonics Electrical Engineering Optics Physics)
Minimum of 2 years of post-Ph.D. experience
Demonstrated ability to perform innovative research in high-speed integrated photonics
Experience in PIC simulation design and layout (e.g. Lumerical Tidy3D IPKISS KLayout Cadence)
Experience in RF microwave or mm-wave simulation and design (e.g. ADS HFSS CST)
Hands-on experience with high-speed (>10 GHz) opto-electronics device characterization
Strong written and verbal English communication skills
Self-motivated with an ability to work collaboratively in a multi-disciplinary team

Desired Qualifications:

Experience with script-based PIC layout
Strong understanding of various electro-optic materials (e.g. lithium niobate lithium tantalate)
Familiarity with PIC foundry tape-out processes
Photonic or electronic packaging experience
Lab automation with Python instrument control and data acquisition

Security Clearance Required: No

Visa Candidate Considered: No

Job Description:Industry: SemiconductorsJob Category: Engineering - ElectricalOverview: Keysight is on the forefront of technology innovation delivering breakthroughs and trusted insights in electronic design simulation prototyping test manufacturing and optimization. Our 15000 employees create wo...