Photonics Engineer
Radiation Monitoring Devices, Inc. (RMD), founded in 1974, has been recognized as a national leader in the specialized fields of radiation detector materials, nuclear instrumentation, and custom detector applications. RMD has a unique corporate culture that incorporates a combination of intellectual excellence, cutting-edge research, as well as diversity, stability and flexibility that combine to create an outstanding working environment. The organization is built around the principle that when the best people in the field are encouraged to merge their entrepreneurial spirit with their knowledge and curiosity, the best work product will emerge. Ultimately, through the pursuit of individual success and achievement, the organization will benefit. To learn more, please check us out at www.RMDinc.com.
RMD is seeking a Photonics Engineer with experience in the modeling and testing of photonic integrated circuits (PICs). You will support innovative research in integration of novel materials with PICs and fabrication of PIC components.
As a Photonics Engineer, you will:
- Use computational approaches to optimize the design of custom PIC components.
- Leverage software tools to layout PICs for manufacturing at commercial foundries.
- Work with materials scientists to augment PICs with novel materials.
- Conduct benchtop validation testing of PICs.
Minimum Required Education/Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in physics or electrical engineering.
- Have some experience building integrated, fiber-optical and free-space photonics systems.
- Have some experience with scientific programming tools like MATLAB and Python to analyze the propagation of light in photonics systems.
Preferred Education/Experience
- Master’s degree in a field related to integrated photonics.
- Have experience in physics-based modeling of photonic components using tools from COMSOL, Ansys Lumerical etc.
- Have experience of working in a clean room, using lithography tools.
- Have experience performing measurements to characterize photonic integrated circuits using instruments like lasers, fiber alignment stages, oscilloscopes, etc..
- Familiar with the PIC engineering process, including simulation, layout, fabrication, test, and device operation.
RMD is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, disability, or Vietnam era, or other eligible veteran status, or any other protected factor.