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Photonic Integrated Circuit (PIC) ResearcherKeysight Technologies • Santa Clara, CA, United States
Photonic Integrated Circuit (PIC) Researcher

Photonic Integrated Circuit (PIC) Researcher

Keysight Technologies • Santa Clara, CA, United States
2 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Overview

Keysight is on the forefront of technology innovation, delivering breakthroughs and trusted insights in electronic design, simulation, prototyping, test, manufacturing, and optimization. Our ~15,000 employees create world-class solutions in communications, 5G, automotive, energy, quantum, aerospace, defense, and semiconductor markets for customers in over 100 countries. Learn more about what we do.

Our award-winning culture embraces a bold vision of where technology can take us and a passion for tackling challenging problems with industry-first solutions. We believe that when people feel a sense of belonging, they can be more creative, innovative, and thrive at all points in their careers.

Responsibilities

About the Job :

At Keysight Laboratories, our researchers work on groundbreaking projects from our dynamic research portfolio, striving to deliver breakthrough technologies for Keysight. As a Photonic Integrated Circuit (PIC) Researcher, you will play a pivotal role in inventing, developing, and validating cutting-edge integrated photonic technologies. If successful, your efforts will enable new and breakthrough Keysight products and be used by many customers to accelerate their own innovations. This role requires a strong foundation in both measurement science and the theoretical principles and practical applications of PICs. We're looking for someone who is passionate about innovation, thrives in a collaborative environment, and is eager to drive impactful changes in the photonics field.

About the Team :

Keysight Laboratories serves as Keysight's central research hub, committed to creating world-class electronic and photonic technologies that power next-generation solutions. You'll join a diverse, inclusive, and multi-disciplinary team of talented professionals from various fields, including mm-waves, photonics, precision mechanical design, and software development. Our culture encourages creativity, collaboration, and innovation. Your ideas are valued, and your contributions make a tangible difference.

Responsibilities :

As a PIC Researcher in Keysight Laboratories, you will apply your integrated photonic expertise as part of our team to propose, develop, and implement innovative yet practical solutions to technically challenging problems. Your initial work will include theoretical analysis, photonic device simulations, and PIC layout. A deep understanding of integrated photonics, PIC probing, and related measurement science will be needed. PIC researchers are asked to :

  • Identify new technologies early and how they can best be harnessed for Keysight
  • Invent new measurement concepts or implementations to significantly impact Keysight's businesses
  • Implement these innovative concepts in actual hardware and software to prove feasibility
  • Work with Keysight's businesses to transfer the technology into commercial products.

This position requires close collaboration with colleagues and must be performed on-site at our Santa Clara, California office to foster innovation and teamwork effectively.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications :

  • Ph.D. degree in a relevant field (e.g., Photonics, Electrical Engineering, Optics, Physics)
  • Minimum of 2 years of post-Ph.D. experience
  • Demonstrated ability to perform innovative research in integrated photonics
  • Experience in PIC simulation, design, and layout (e.g., Lumerical, Tidy3D, IPKISS, KLayout, Cadence)
  • Extensive hands-on experience with PIC characterization of O-O, O-E and E-O devices
  • Familiarity with die or wafer probing of passive and active PIC devices
  • Strong written and verbal English communication skills
  • Self-motivated with an ability to work collaboratively in a multi-disciplinary team
  • Desired Qualifications :

  • Experience with script-based PIC layout
  • Familiarity with PIC foundry tape-out processes
  • Experience in RF or microwave simulation and design
  • Photonic or electronic packaging experience
  • Lab automation with Python - instrument control and data acquisition
  • Other Information :

  • Relocation is available for this position.
  • Careers Privacy Statement

    Keysight Technologies Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other protected categories under all applicable laws.

    The level of role will be based on applicable experience, education and skills; Most offers will be between the minimum and the midpoint of the Salary Range listed below.

    Santa Clara, CA pay range : MIN $156,960 - MAX $261,600

    Note : For other locations, pay ranges will vary by region

    This role is eligible for Keysight Results Bonus Program

    US Employees may be eligible for the following benefits :

  • Medical, dental and vision
  • Health Savings Account
  • Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Life, Accident, Disability insurance
  • Business Travel Accident and Business Travel Health
  • 401(k) Plan
  • Flexible Time Off, Paid Holidays
  • Paid Family Leave
  • Discounts, Perks
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Adoption Assistance
  • ESPP (Employee Stock Purchase Plan)
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