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  •  ...Device Design & Simulation Design and model backside-emitting VCSEL structures optimized for 1060 nm emission. Develop and simulate photonic crystal cavity structures to enhance light-graphene interaction. Optimize device parameters for >100 GHz 3 dB bandwidth, 3 dB... 
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    II-VI UK, Ltd.

    Santa Clara, CA
    5 days ago
  • Photonic Design Engineer Opportunities in California - Startup - Optical Communications Lumicity is partnered with a highly regarded, well-funded startup in California as they look to scale out their Photonic Design Engineering team. Role: Photonic Design Engineer Location... 
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    Lumicity

    San Jose, CA
    5 days ago
  • $135k - $216k

     ...Photonics Engineer Peraton is a next-generation national security company that drives missions of consequence spanning the globe and extending to the farthest reaches of the galaxy. As the world's leading mission capability integrator and transformative enterprise IT... 
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    Clearance Jobs

    Chantilly, Loudoun County, VA
    4 days ago
  • Role Overview Lumilens we are building the critical photonics infrastructure that powers tomorrow’s AI supercomputing. From chip-to-chip optical interconnects to scalable photonic engines, Lumilens is unlocking a new era of computing—faster, cooler, and massively more efficient... 
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    Lumilens

    San Jose, CA
    5 days ago
  •  ...optical communication system designs from concept to product. The candidate will lead a multidisciplinary team with expertise in photonics, electronics, control systems, and system integration. In collaboration with other technical leads, the engineer will architect cutting... 
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    Seer

    San Francisco, CA
    1 day ago
  • $114.1k - $194k

    Metrology and Photonics Engineer page is loaded## Metrology and Photonics Engineerlocations: Milpitas, CAtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: 2527762**Company Overview**KLA is a global leader in diversified electronics for the semiconductor manufacturing... 
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    KLA-Belgium

    Milpitas, CA
    5 days ago
  •  ...Job Description Job Description About Voyant: Voyant Photonics , based in the heart of New York City, is transforming machine perception with a new class of LiDAR devices that are compact enough to fit in the palm of your hand and powerful enough to measure range... 
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    Voyant Photonics

    New York, NY
    9 days ago
  • As an Photonics Technician at Nokia, you will be part of an innovative team dedicated to advancing optical module technology. Collaborating closely with engineers, you'll engage in hands‑on testing and contribute to the development of cutting‑edge prototypes. The dynamic... 
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    NOKIA

    Sunnyvale, CA
    5 days ago
  • $90k - $174.5k

     ...ID: 6328 Date Posted: February 5, 2026 Space Dynamics Laboratory (SDL) is seeking a Research Scientist with a specialization in photonics to join our Strategic & Military Space (SMS) division. As a member of SDL’s embedded science team, you will work alongside leading... 
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    Space Dynamics Laboratory

    Albuquerque, NM
    1 day ago
  • Responsibilities Design and simulate active/passive integrated photonic devices and circuits. Develop photonic device models and optimize performance metrics (efficiency, bandwidth, loss). Collaborate with fabrication teams to ensure design manufacturability (DFM).... 
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    Ofcconference

    San Jose, CA
    1 day ago
  • HyperLight is at the forefront of the commercialization of thin‑film lithium niobate (TFLN) integrated photonics - a material and process technology that is enabling high‑performance, scalable optical components across AI/datacom infrastructure, hyperscale computing, quantum... 
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    HyperLight Corporation

    Cambridge, MA
    4 days ago
  • $150k - $240k

     ...safer, get crucial goods where they need to go, and make mobility more efficient and accessible for all. We’re searching for a Senior Photonics Engineer . What we are looking for Aurora hires talented people with diverse backgrounds who are ready to help build a... 
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    Aurora

    Mountain View, CA
    5 days ago
  • $141.7k - $219.6k

    Photonics Research and Development Engineer page is loaded## Photonics Research and Development Engineerlocations: Electro-Optics Center in Freeport, PAtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: REQ\_0000073015# **APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:*** ## CURRENT... 
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    Penn State University

    Freeport, PA
    4 days ago
  •  ...hope for patients and their families. Johns Hopkins is searching for a Lead Radiation Therapist to join our elite and patient focused Photon team at Sibley. As a Lead Radiation Therapist you will: Prepare and apply ionizing radiation to patients. Perform supervisory... 
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    Johns Hopkins Medicine

    Olympia, WA
    4 days ago
  • A global automation specialist in North Reading, MA is seeking a highly motivated Electrical Engineer to support their Silicon Photonics Engineering group. The ideal candidate will have a BS in Electrical Engineering and over 7 years of experience in product development... 
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    Teradyne

    North Reading, MA
    4 days ago
  • Work on silicon photonics device design, simulation, and layout Run a variety of optical simulation tools, including Lumerical and Rsoft Run a variety of RF simulation tools, including HFSS, ADS, and CST Run a variety of CAD tools, including Cadence, Synopsis, and Python... 
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    II-VI UK, Ltd.

    Fremont, CA
    4 days ago
  • $139.4k - $205.9k

     ...transforming autonomy with its groundbreaking sensing and perception technology that integrates all key LiDAR components onto a silicon photonics chip in a compact module. Aeva 4D LiDAR sensors uniquely detect instant velocity in addition to 3D position, allowing autonomous... 
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    Aeva Inc.

    Mountain View, CA
    4 days ago
  •  ...Job Description Job Description About Us: Voyant Photonics, based in the heart of New York City, is transforming machine perception with a new class of LiDAR devices that are compact enough to fit in the palm of your hand and powerful enough to measure range, velocity... 
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    Voyant Photonics

    New York, NY
    16 days ago
  •  ...AI and beyond. Together, we advance your career. THE ROLE: We are looking for an experienced manager to lead a team of silicon photonics design engineers to bring the highest quality, industry‑leading photonics technologies to market. As a team leader, you will focus... 
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    Advanced Micro Devices

    San Jose, CA
    5 days ago
  • $147.4k - $272.1k

    A leading technology company in Cupertino is seeking a Photonics Test Development Hardware Engineer. You will be responsible for developing scalable optical test methodologies and automation processes for photonics devices. Candidates should have a strong background in... 

    Apple

    Cupertino, CA
    4 days ago
  • $176k - $242k

    Photonics Design engineer V page is loaded## Photonics Design engineer Vlocations: Santa Clara,CAtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Yesterdayjob requisition id: R2518941**Who We Are**Applied Materials is a global leader in materials engineering solutions used to produce... 
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    Applied Materials, Inc.

    Santa Clara, CA
    4 days ago
  • $140k - $192.5k

     ...our benefits. Job Description We are actively recruiting a Technical Program Manager for our Optical Interconnect program in the Photonics Platforms Business (PPB). PPB is a rapidly growing business within Applied Materials. We are harnessing the power of Applied Material... 
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    Ofcconference

    Santa Clara, CA
    5 days ago
  • $122.5k - $145k

    Overview Silicon Photonics Design Engineer (Silicon Engineering) - Redmond, WA. SpaceX is developing technologies to enable human life on Mars and to deploy Starlink, the world’s most advanced broadband internet system. We are seeking a motivated, proactive, and intellectually... 
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    SPACE EXPLORATION TECHNOLOGIES CORP

    Redmond, WA
    5 days ago
  • OpenLight Photonics is an innovative start-up at the forefront of photonic integration, commercializing our cutting‑edge heterogeneously integrated silicon photonics platform. OpenLight has a PDK that supports customers designing Photonic ASICs (PASICs) for applications... 
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    OpenLight

    Santa Clara, CA
    5 days ago
  • HyperLight is at the forefront of the commercialization of thin-film lithium niobate (TFLN) integrated photonics—a material and process technology that is enabling high-performance, scalable optical components across AI/datacom infrastructure, hyperscale computing, quantum... 
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    HyperLight

    Cambridge, MA
    5 days ago
  • $200k - $300k

    A leading technology company is seeking a Director of Photonics Systems Engineering to build and lead a multidisciplinary team in developing scalable and cost-optimized photonics systems. This hands-on role requires extensive experience in photonics, strong leadership skills... 

    Monarch Quantum, Inc.

    San Diego, CA
    1 day ago
  • $120k - $170k

    A pioneering quantum computing company in Palo Alto is seeking a Quantum Architect to design and develop photonic quantum computing architectures. The ideal candidate has a strong background in fault-tolerant quantum computing, research experience, and is proficient in... 

    PSI Quantum

    Palo Alto, CA
    1 day ago
  • $100k - $220k

    The successful candidate will join our Photonic Design team developing cutting-edge silicon photonics devices. This person will learn and grow rapidly, while having enormous impact across all technical and business activities in a fast-paced startup environment. Responsibilities... 

    Polaris Electro-Optics, Inc.

    San Diego, CA
    1 day ago
  • $190k - $240k

    Join our fast-paced and passionate team as a Director of Reliability Engineering Photonics. As we scale, you will be instrumental in building our foundation from the ground up. This is a dynamic, hands-on role for a self-starter who thrives in a fluid startup environment... 
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    Monarch Quantum

    San Diego, CA
    2 days ago
  • $161k - $221k

     ...go. Learn more about our .We are actively recruiting a Strategic Partnerships Manager for our Optical Interconnect program in the Photonics Platforms Business (PPB).PPB is a rapidly growing business within Applied Materials. We are harnessing the power of Applied Material... 
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    Applied Materials, Inc.

    Santa Clara, CA
    2 days ago