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Rydberg Technologies · 2 days ago

Senior Photonics Engineer

Ann Arbor, MI

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

Rydberg Technologies is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Photonics Engineer to lead the design, development, and integration of advanced lasers and photonic systems for next-generation atomic quantum technologies. This role involves collaborating with a dynamic team to design and build photonic devices with applications in quantum sensing, communications, and measurement systems.

ElectronicsProduct ResearchTest and Measurement

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Lead the end-to-end design, simulation, and development of integrated photonic systems and laser subsystems, including waveguides, microrings, couplers, Sagnac mirrors, Bragg structures, and tapers

Perform device-level and system-level simulations using Lumerical MODE, FDTD, INTERCONNECT, HEAT/DEVICE, and GDSFactory. Conduct thermo-optic and electro-optic analysis and verification

Drive tapeout processes with commercial silicon photonics foundries. Manage GDSII layout preparation and validation using PDKs and oversee fabrication runs

Collaborate with electrical, mechanical, and thermal engineers to integrate photonic systems into complete atomic and quantum platforms. Ensure stable packaging, alignment, and optical performance

Design and execute optical test procedures. Use MATLAB, Python, LabVIEW, and other tools for real-time data acquisition, analysis, and iterative design refinement

Monitor advances in PIC technologies, frequency stabilization, and heterogeneously integrated lasers. Drive internal innovation and contribute to strategic R&D planning

Produce clear and thorough documentation including design specs, simulation reports, testing results, and fabrication protocols

Mentor junior engineers and support technicians. Contribute to team skill development and project execution best practices

Qualification

Narrow-linewidth laser developmentPhotonic system integrationAnsys LumericalPIC designMATLABPythonGDSFactorySolidWorksLaser stabilizationCommunicationCollaboration skillsProblem-solving skillsProject management