Vice President Integrated Photonics

PhD in Electrical Engineering or Physics is preferred
10+ years’ experience developing PIC based devices for relevant systems (quantum, telecom, etc.)
Advanced proficiency in photonics simulation techniques (EME, FDTD, FEM, BPM, etc.)
Hands-on experience with commercial design/simulation and layout software (Lumerical, Synopsys, etc.)
Proven track record of managing a team of highly qualified photonics engineers
Ability to quickly grasp and navigate complex technical concepts
Strong adaptability and comfort working within a dynamic, collaborative, matrixed environment

Collaborate with Quantum Systems teams on Integrated Photonics opportunities
Work with the CTO Photonics to develop the Integrated Photonics Roadmap
Build and manage the Integrated Photonics team, while also being an active technical contributor
Oversee the evaluation and acquisition of essential simulation, design and layout tools
Design photonic components (lasers, modulators, passive devices, etc.)
Design and layout Silicon Photonics PICs
Work with foundry partners for PIC fabrication
Collaborate with III-V Gain Chip suppliers for gain elements
Partner with packaging companies to integrate gain and package devices
Conduct lab testing of PIC based devices, including hands-on and automated testing
Characterize lasers, including DC measurements, frequency noise (FN) and relative intensity noise (RIN)
Characterize modulated laser systems, measuring high-speed waveforms, and developing measurement setups
Evaluate micro-combs and PIC-based devices for miniature frequency combs
Assess PIC-based approaches for addressing atoms in quantum systems