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 Research Scientist. We are looking for someone who will push the boundaries of device performance, using innovative architectures and methods. The candidate should have significant research experience in photonic integrated circuits (PICs), ideally in electro-optic device performance. Responsibilities include designing and simulating next-generation device architectures, working with the team to execute high-end proof-of-concept device demonstrations, and measuring leading-edge device performance. This role provides a rich learning environment and is highly cross-functional with device research, product development, and manufacturing, with a focus on innovation and leading-edge performance.
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:
- Lead investigation of next-generation device architectures via simulations, measurement, and data analysis
- Take ownership of the design and execution of high-performance device demonstrations
- Work collaboratively across interdisciplinary teams to guide the transfer of proof-of-concept devices to a manufacturable product
- Investigate applications and technical requirements in high impact solutions for emerging markets such as quantum computing, AR/VR, RF Photonics, test equipment, and more
This position requires:
- PhD in electrical engineering, applied physics, physics or a related discipline, or 5+ years of integrated photonics related experience
- Experience working with integrated photonics, including design, simulations, test, and data analysis
- Deep understanding of the working principles integrated photonic components
- Experience performing optical, RF, or electro-optic measurements and analysis
- Organized, diligent, and attentive to details with technical reporting skills
- Strong written and verbal communications and interpersonal skills
- Passion for developing and accelerating the leading edge of technology
This position can benefit from:
- Experience with RF/high-speed electronics
- Hands on experience with device fabrication in a cleanroom environment
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.