Hewlett Packard Enterprise · 1 month ago
HPE Labs -- Postdoctoral Large-Scale Integrated Photonics Lab Research Associate
Santa Barbara, California, United States of America
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$99K/yr - $150K/yrHewlett Packard Enterprise is the global edge-to-cloud company advancing the way people live and work. They are seeking a postdoctoral researcher for the Large-Scale Integrated Photonics Laboratory to design silicon photonic integrated circuits and devices for edge AI and high performance computing. The role requires collaboration with research teams and external partners while contributing to innovative solutions in an applied research environment.
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Responsibilities
The critical tasks are the design of silicon photonic integrated circuits and devices for edge AI and high performance computing
Successful candidates will have hands-on experience with device simulations, chip layout, device fabrication, and testing
We expect all our researchers (including interns and post-docs) to provide thought leadership and technical influence both internally and externally to HPE, as well as take innovative ideas and make them real - contributing along the full range from initial novel ideas to design, development, implementation, evaluation, and technology transfer
The ideal candidate can thrive in an applied research environment, balancing significant technical and scientific contributions with the ability to bring such contributions to practice through innovative solutions that address the needs of our customers and partners
We expect the successful candidate to collaborate with HPE Labs research teams as well as with external partners, and to work in alignment with HPE's broader innovation community
Qualification
Required
PhD in electrical engineering, applied physics, or related areas
Preferred
Hands-on experience with device simulations (Lumerical or similar), chip layout (L-edit, Synopsys, or similar), device fabrication (4" wafers, stepper lithography, dry and wet etching, PECVD and e-beam deposition), and testing (LIV, eye diagram, bit error ratio) required
Experience with non-volatile silicon photonic memory devices or MOS (capacitive) tuning in silicon photonic devices is a plus
Experience with design and testing neuromorphic photonic integrated circuits is also preferred
Experience with programming and theory of neural networks and AI algorithms
Excellent written and verbal communication skills will be required for technical reporting and problem solving
Benefits
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Personal & Professional Development
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Company
Hewlett Packard Enterprise
Hewlett Packard Enterprise is an edge-to-cloud company that uses comprehensive solutions to accelerate business outcomes.
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