Electro-Optic Photonics Research Scientist

Job Description & Responsibilities:

• Conduct research to achieve project objectives, ensuring key performance indicators (KPIs) and milestones are met.
• Lead innovative research on electro-optic devices, including electronically modulated integrated photonics, for applications in quantum photonics, sensing, and communication.
• Independently develop and validate electro-optic design concepts, incorporating external process design kits (PDKs) and design rule checking (DRC) methodologies while optimizing performance.
• Collaborate with vendors to advance fabrication techniques for cutting-edge photonic and electronic devices.
• Publish research findings in top-tier journals and present at industry-leading conferences.
• Engage in frequent technical discussions with a diverse network of scientists, university collaborators, and internal management teams.

Work Schedule:

• Hybrid work model: Onsite 4 days per week with remote work on Fridays.

Minimum Qualifications:

• PhD in Electrical Engineering, Optics, Physics, or a related field, OR a Master’s degree with equivalent industry experience.

Required Skills & Expertise:

• Strong background in electro-optic technology, including simulation, design, layout, and lab measurement of electro-optic and integrated photonic prototype devices.
• Hands-on experience in electronics testing on optical tables, including automation of experiments and data collection using Python.
• Solid understanding of wave physics, including electromagnetics and wave optics, with proficiency in numerical simulation tools (e.g., COMSOL, Lumerical, Tidy3D).
• Experience in packaging electronic and photonic devices.
• Familiarity with spin-defect quantum concepts.
• Proficiency in software tools for prototyping, including Python, Klayout, and PCB schematic and layout editors.

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Company Overview

ADAPT Technology is a US-based engineering and staffing company that specializes in a comprehensive array of services including engineering, design, prototyping, and production manufacturing. We serve diverse industries such as aerospace, automotive, and medical, delivering tailored solutions from concept to production.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $38.00 - $48.00 per hour

Expected hours: No less than 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Relocation assistance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Overtime

Application Question(s):

• Please explain your background as it relates to experience with Capability for simulation, design, layout, and lab measurement of electro-optic and integrated photonic proof of concept devices.
• Please explain your experience with software to assist with prototyping process such as Python, Klayout, PCB schematic and layout editors

Education:

• Master's (Required)

Experience:

• electro-optic technology: 5 years (Preferred)
• electronics testing on optical tables: 5 years (Preferred)
• automation of experiments and data collection using Python: 5 years (Preferred)
• wave physics such as electromagnetics: 5 years (Preferred)
• wave optics and capability to develop simulations: 3 years (Preferred)
• umerical tools (COMSOL, Lumerical, and tidy3d): 3 years (Preferred)
• packaging of electronic and photonic devices: 3 years (Preferred)
• spin-defect quantum concepts: 3 years (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Ann Arbor, MI 48105 (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• Ann Arbor, MI 48105: Relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Ann Arbor, MI 48105

Salary : $38 - $48