HyperLight · 6 days ago
Photonics Design Engineer
Cambridge, MA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expHyperLight is at the forefront of the commercialization of thin-film lithium niobate integrated photonics. The Senior Photonics Design Engineer will be responsible for the design and validation of photonic integrated circuit device components, contributing to the development of cutting-edge solutions for advanced photonic integrated circuits.
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Responsibilities
Own the design and delivery of high-performance, robust passive and/or active device components to our team and customers
Collaborate to define requirements for device components in our process design kit (PDK)
Critically review existing literature on component design and select component architectures
Simulate component designs using FEA tools like Lumerical, Tidy3D, HFSS, CST, and COMSOL
Develop rigorous measurement techniques to assess component performance
Analyze measurement and simulation data for performance and robustness
Collaborate across the team to improve our fabrication processes for optimal device performance
Serve as a technical expert within HyperLight to help guide our engineering decisions
Qualification
Required
Either 5+ years of relevant work experience or equivalent experience through an advanced degree (M.S. or Ph.D.) in Electrical Engineering, Physics, or a related field
Strong expertise with passive and/or active photonic device component design, including hands-on development of multiple successful designs
Strong expertise in finite element analysis of PIC components using tools like Lumerical, Tidy3D, COMSOL, Synopsys OptoDesigner, etc
Extensive hands-on experience performing measurements to characterize photonic integrated circuits using instruments like swept lasers, fiber alignment stages, VNAs, BERTs, oscilloscopes, etc
Extensive experience with data analysis and statistical methods such as design of experiments using tools like JMP or Python
Demonstrated record of innovation and achievement, e.g. product designs, publications, or patents
Familiarity with the entire PIC engineering process, including simulation, layout (using tools like ipkiss, gdsfactory, Cadence, KLayout, etc.), fabrication, test, and device operation
Authorization to work in the US is required. This position is onsite at HyperLight HQ
Preferred
Familiarity with Monte Carlo analysis, link budget analysis, inverse design, IMDD, or coherent optical communication systems would be a plus
Benefits
Comprehensive health coverage, including medical, vision, and dental plans for individuals and families
401(k) retirement plans with employee matching
Paid Parental Leave
Life and disability insurance
Commuter benefits and subsidies
Professional growth and mentorship opportunities
Company
HyperLight
HyperLight is a producer of thin-film lithium niobate photonic integrated circuit solutions.
51-200 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$37MKey Investors
Summit Partners
2024-09-23Series B· $37M
2018-12-01Seed
Leadership Team
Mian Zhang
Chief Executive Officer
Recent News
2025-08-01
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