HyperLight’s vision is a world where photonics is everywhere. HyperLight is a venture-backed start-up that was spun off from Harvard University in 2018 based on a revolutionary invention that enabled Thin-Film Lithium Niobate (TFLN). Our platform offers electro-optic bandwidth and power consumption performance with excellent cost efficiencies unmatched by other materials and can be processed into photonic integrated circuits at high yield and large volume. HyperLight is the global leader in commercializing the TFLN platform, enabling diverse customers spanning from telecom to quantum, unlocking previously unimagined new applications and performances.
HyperLight provides end-to-end, customized, scalable, and high performance photonic integrated circuits solutions for paying customers around the world within optical communications, sensing, and emerging photonic applications. We are a driven and forward-thinking team with extensive experience in design, engineering, scalable manufacturing, integrated photonics technologies, nanofabrication, device physics, and process development in semiconductor materials. We partner with our customers from conceptualization, design, and prototyping phases, all the way through mass production to achieve revolutionary system performance and functionality.
At HyperLight, our people are our greatest asset, and we manifest that by empowering our team in our interactions and business decisions. Our growing team is looking for an Integrated Photonics Application Engineer to join the Technology Development team. This position offers a unique opportunity to develop and support customers in new and emerging applications of integrated photonics. This will involve technical problem solving and guiding customers to the most appropriate solutions for their applications. Activities include technical customer support and guidance, project management, and customer relationship development.
We provide:
- Market competitive compensation.
- Comprehensive Health Coverage: family and individual plans, vision, dental.
- 401(k) Retirement plans with employee matching.
- Life and disability insurance.
- Flexible hybrid work and vacation policies.
- Commuter Benefits and Subsidy.
- Professional growth and mentorship opportunities.
Role responsibilities include:
- Collaborate with customers to develop integrated photonic solutions with HyperLight’s products and services
- Customer technical support that requires deep knowledge and understanding of photonic devices
- Manage multiple customer projects simultaneously, ensuring that they progress according to schedule and meet quality standards
- Coordinate with internal stakeholders across interdisciplinary teams
- Establish, implement, and continuously improve documentation, processes, and quality systems needed to execute on customer projects
- Build and maintain strong relationships with customers by providing excellent support and understanding their unique requirements
This position requires:
- Bachelor’s or master’s degree in a Photonics related field such as Physics, Optics, Engineering, BioPhotonics, or a related field
- Understanding of electro-optic modulator, photonics, optics, lasers, fiber, polarization, RF over fiber, and more
- Working experience with CAD design software (e.g. GDSfactory, IPKISS) or strong python coding skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with detail-oriented documentation
- Strong interpersonal/organization skills and demonstrated ability to work effectively within and across interdisciplinary teams
- Passionate to learn new skills
This position can benefit from:
- Experience in semiconductor design environments and understanding of tapeout workflows.
- Experience with Multi-Project Wafer (MPW) services, process design kit (PDK), and relevant fabrication process knowledge.
Authorization to work in the US required.
HyperLight is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.