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Toyota North America · 2 weeks ago

Quantum Photonics Scientist - R&D

Ann Arbor, MI

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

Toyota North America is a leading automotive brand focused on innovative mobility solutions. They are seeking a passionate Quantum Photonics Senior Scientist to research quantum photonics phenomena and their applications in integrated photonics, particularly for mobility applications.

Manufacturing

Comp. & Benefits

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Research quantum photonic concepts in scientific literature, down-select best approaches to apply to outstanding applications and suggest novel extensions or brand-new methodologies

Apply integrated photonic methods and techniques to exploit quantum phenomena in chip-scale packages to target mobility applications

Create simulation, validation, and packaging plans to meet research-level timelines targeting state-of-the-art performance parameters

Collaborate with foundry vendors to understand technology stack potential, meet design submission timelines and coordinate design rule checks

Coordinate with other group members and vendors to ensure successful co-integration of electronic control of photonic circuits, including high speed signals and chip to chip packaging

Plan, build, and manage photonic and/or quantum measurement and validation test benches in our lab

Publish your results in competitive scientific journals and conferences

Stay abreast of the most recent advancements in scientific literature related to quantum integrated photonics and its applications

Communicate research results, insights, and recommendations to stakeholders in a clear and concise manner, both verbally and through visualizations

Project Management: Plan, execute, and monitor project timelines toward goal achievement. Provide status and engage regularly with stakeholders, including reports to Japanese counterparts up to the executive level

Facilitate communication with university research partners to obtain status updates and help guide project progress towards phase goals

Mentor junior-level members in best research practices

Qualification

Quantum theory expertiseIntegrated photonics simulationPhotonic lab setupElectronic design automationSubsystem integrationProject managementAnalytical skillsCommunication skillsCollaboration abilities

Required

Doctoral degree in Optical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Physics, or equivalent

Expertise in simulation of integrated photonic components using commercially available FDTD solvers (ex. Lumerical, tidy3d, etc.)

Ability to leverage electronic design automation (EDA) to execute performance analysis on photonic integrated circuits and transfer design to artwork appropriate for design submission

Strong understanding of quantum theory and quantum effects and their control/generation through nonlinear or active photonics

Understanding of subsystem integration (e.g. Tx, Rx, Processor, Memory) into quantum photonic systems and system analysis

Ability to accurately judge efficacy of quantum approaches to various mobility applications

Wide experience in design and setup of photonic lab benches and experimental automation to ensure measurement repeatability and minimize measurement time

Experience with rapid problem investigation, root-cause investigation, and negotiations with stakeholders

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a keen attention to detail

Professional experience making clear and concise presentations, both written and oral, with consideration to international audiences

Excellent communication and collaboration abilities, able to work effectively in cross-functional teams

Preferred

Experience with utilizing process design kits (PDKs) to accelerate integrated photonic chip layout and design

Understanding of optically detected magnetic resonance measurement method and its various control codes

Understanding of squeezed light generation and analysis, especially in unitary form

Understanding of entangled pair generation and non-ideal effects on coherence time

Experience with bench-top confocal scanning microscopy and single-shot imaging microscopy of fluorescence from quantum phenomena

Benefits

A work environment built on teamwork, flexibility, and respect

Professional growth and development programs to help advance your career, as well as tuition reimbursement

Team Member Vehicle Purchase Discount

Toyota Team Member Lease Vehicle Program (if applicable)

Comprehensive health care and wellness plans for your entire family

Toyota 401(k) Savings Plan featuring a company match, as well as an annual retirement contribution from Toyota regardless of whether you contribute

Paid holidays and paid time off

Referral services related to prenatal services, adoption, childcare, schools and more

Tax Advantaged Accounts (Health Savings Account, Health Care FSA, Dependent Care FSA)

Relocation (if applicable)

Company

Toyota North America

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Founded in 1957

Plano, Texas, USA

10001+ employees

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