Integrated Photonics Application Engineer

Integrated Photonic Application Engineer

HyperLight is at forefront in commercialization of thin-film lithium niobate (TFLN) integrated photonics - a material and process technology that is enabling high-performance, scalable optical components across AI/datacom infrastructure, hyperscale computing, quantum computing, sensing, and beyond. Founded in 2018 and backed by leading venture capital, we’ve built a team and a platform focused on real-world mass deployment of TFLN photonics technology.

At the core of our work is the TFLN Chiplet™ platform — a modular, integrated architecture designed for scalability, manufacturability, and seamless integration into complex systems. It offers a rare combination of extraordinary performance and industrial readiness, enabling system developers across applications to deploy the technology fast and ready. We partner with our customers and suppliers from conceptualization, design, and prototyping phases, all the way through mass production to ensure smooth and rapid deployment of TFLN photonic technology.

We believe our platform is the key in the golden age of integrated photonics to empower humanity to the next level. We assembled a world class team covering engineering, business and operations. We believe in the power of integrity, innovation, collaboration and pragmatic solutions. Our diverse team thrives on challenges and is united by a shared commitment to excellence. We take pride in tackling complex challenges with curiosity, humility, and a deep sense of care for one another.

Our growing team is looking for an Integrated Photonic Application Engineer. This position offers a unique opportunity to participate in the new product development of our integrated photonics platform. This position will be responsible for developing next-gen high-speed high-performance TFLN products, driving the R&D to improve the product performance, working with customers to define the product and bring it to reality, and providing technical support to customers to guide them to the best possible product solutions for their applications. Activities include new product development, R&D on product improvement, coordination of design, manufacturing, and test resources, measurement and testing of the product, frequent communication with the customers, etc.   

Join us to make a real-world impact in a fast-paced, collaborative and high-growth environment.

We provide:

• Market competitive compensation.
• Comprehensive Health Coverage: family and individual plans, vision, dental.
• 401(k) Retirement plans with employee matching.
• Life and disability insurance.
• Flexible hybrid or remote work and vacation policies.
• Commuter Benefits and Subsidy.
• Professional growth and mentorship opportunities.

Role responsibilities include:

• New product development on TFLN platform
• Drive the R&D to improve product performance, such as optical, RF, electro-optical performance etc
• Coordination of design, manufacturing, and test resources
• Measurement and testing of products to ensure that products meet specs or exceed customer expectations
• Provide technical support to customers
• Understand customer technical needs
• Dedicated point of contact for the customer
• Support Marketing and Sales activities

Requirements:

• Master’s or Ph.D.’s degree in a Photonics related field such as Physics, Optics, Engineering
• Experience with integrated photonics and radio frequency design and testing
• Experience with electro-optical modulator is a plus

• Strong written & oral commination skills
• Ability to work under time constraints
• Desire to deliver innovative products to market
• Ability to solve problems in new and/or ambiguous scenarios

Authorization to work in the US is required. This position is in-person only.

HyperLight is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.