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Silicon Photonics Engineer
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Position Number: 5739279
Location: Worcester, MA
Position Type: Facilities Management

JOB TITLE
Silicon Photonics Engineer

LOCATION
Worcester

DEPARTMENT NAME
Manufacturing Innovation

DIVISION NAME
Worcester Polytechnic Institute - WPI

JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY
In support of the design, testing, and characterization of integrated photonics equipment for the AIM Photonics Worcester Lab for Education and Application Prototypes (LEAP) facility. This will include photonics, optics, electrical, and microwave functional testing of photonic and electrical chips and tiles.

Applicants must have demonstrated experience working in and fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace and/or commitment to do so as an employee at WPI.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Responsibilities:

In coordination with faculty and partners, selects, assembles, fabricates, sets up, trouble shoots and operates laboratory equipment, instruments, components, etc., for the training and research activities for the integrated photonics LEAP facility
Develops testing procedures and documentation for characterizing passive and active integrated photonic devices including hardware and software
Independently runs and manages photonic integrated test equipment for externally funded projects and customers including developing and implementing test plans to meet project deliverables
Collects, interprets, analyzes, and presents photonic integrated circuit data including insertion loss, free spectral range, propagation loss, bend loss, trench loss.
Prepares reports and presentations for sponsors and partners
Experience with software tools including Klayout, Synopsys, Lumerical, etc. is beneficial
Experience with Python and Matlab, or other data analysis tools, for testing hardware automation tools and data characterization
Trains and mentors undergraduate and graduate students on the set up and operation of instruments and data analysis techniques
Actively participates in advising and directly assisting undergraduate capstone research projects including major qualifying projects (MQPs)
Engages and supports outreach activities related to educational and career pathways
Occasional travel to domestic partners and collaborators to support project deliverables
Independently performs literature searches on current state-of-the-art integrated photonics materials, components, devices and platforms
Interest in contributing to publication and grant funding opportunities

Requirements:

Bachelor's degree in STEM field with integrated photonics testing and simulation experience.
3 years of relevant experience.

FLSA STATUS
United States of America (Exempt)

WPI is an Equal Opportunity Employer that actively seeks to increase the diversity of its workplace. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability. It seeks individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences who will contribute to a culture of creativity, collaboration, inclusion, problem solving, innovation, high performance, and change making. It is committed to maintaining a campus environment free of harassment and discrimination.

To apply, visit: https://wpi.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/WPI_External_Career_Site/job/Worcester/Silicon-Photonics-Engineer_R0002993

About WPI
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Diversity & Inclusion at WPI
WPI is committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and respected; a place where every student, faculty and staff member can be themselves, so that they can study, live, and work comfortably, to reach their full potential, and make meaningful contributions in order to meet departmental and institutional goals. WPI thrives on innovative practice and welcomes diverse perspectives, insight, and people from diverse lived experiences, to enhance the community environment and propel the institution to the next level in a competitive, global marketplace.