{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"87fa7d9b60bf43a1083efb9b","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/87fa7d9b60bf43a1083efb9b","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/87fa7d9b60bf43a1083efb9b","title":"Integrated Photonics Engineer","description":"Job details\nEngineering\nSan Francisco Bay Area, Phoenix\nFull-time\n$125,000 USD - $185,000 USD\nRole\nDevelop the photonic integrated circuit (PIC) technology at the heart of Azora's high-sensitivity optical transceivers. You will design, simulate, and characterize integrated photonic devices and modules; shepherding them from foundry tape-out through packaging and system integration.\nResponsibilities\nDesign and simulate integrated photonic components and circuits: waveguides, couplers, 90° hybrids, MZI modulators, phase shifters, photodetector interfaces, and on-chip filters.\nOwn foundry tape-outs on silicon photonics, SiN, or InP platforms, including DRC, layout, and process design kit (PDK) workflows.\nDevelop test plans and carry out wafer- and chip-level characterization: insertion loss, polarization behavior, bandwidth, responsivity, and phase noise.\nWork with packaging partners on fiber attach, hermetic packaging, and co-packaging with electronics for space environments.\nIntegrate PICs into coherent and photon-counting receiver chains and validate end-to-end sensitivity against quantum-limit targets.\nAssess radiation tolerance and thermal behavior of photonic devices for flight applications.\nCollaborate with mixed-signal and FPGA engineers on driver/TIA interfaces and DSP requirements.\nRequired Qualifications\nMS/PhD in Photonics, Electrical Engineering, Applied Physics, or related field (or equivalent industry experience).\n3+ years of hands-on PIC design and characterization experience.\nProficiency with photonic simulation and layout tools (Lumerical, Synopsys, KLayout, IPKISS, or similar).\nExperience with at least one commercial foundry PDK and tape-out cycle.\nStrong lab skills: fiber alignment, RF probing, optical test instrumentation (OSA, LCA, tunable lasers).\nPreferred\nExperience with coherent optical communications (DP-QPSK/QAM, DSP-based receivers) and/or photon-counting detection.\nFamiliarity with free-space-to-chip coupling, optical phased arrays, or integrated beam steering.\nKnowledge of space qualification of photonic components (radiation, TVAC, vibration).\nExperience with hybrid integration (III-V on Si, micro-transfer printing) or co-packaged optics.\nBenefits:\nGenerous equity\nCompetitive healthcare (including options for vision and dental)\n401(k)\nUnlimited PTO\nEEO & Reasonable Accommodations\nAzora is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.\nIf you need a reasonable accommodation as part of your application for employment or interviews with us, please let us know by contacting info@azora.space\nExport Control\nTo conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicants must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful permanent resident (iii) protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or (iv) be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.\nSalary ranges are based on the following criteria:\nFinal salary is based on geographic location, experience, skills, and qualifications.\nAbout this Company\nAzora is building high-bandwidth communications infrastructure for environments where fiber can’t reach. This work spans LEO spacecraft constellations, lunar exploration missions, GEO satcom, deployable optical ground for defense, and data centers both on- and off-world. To enable rapid global proliferation Azora is developing compact and modular optical terminals small enough to deploy from a backpack, and space terminals that support high speed optical links from LEO out to the Moon.","company":"Azora","rawCompany":"azora","city":"Alameda","state":"CA","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-08-03T23:32:56.882Z","occupations":[{"code":"17-2199.07","title":"Photonics Engineers","slug":"photonics-engineers"},{"code":"17-3029.08","title":"Photonics Technicians","slug":"photonics-technicians"},{"code":"17-2072.00","title":"Electronics Engineers, Except Computer","slug":"electronics-engineers-except-computer"}],"industries":[{"code":"334511","title":"Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing","slug":"search-detection-navigation-guidance-aeronautical-and-nautical-system-and-instrument-manufacturing"},{"code":"334413","title":"Semiconductor and Related Device Manufacturing","slug":"semiconductor-and-related-device-manufacturing"},{"code":"541715","title":"Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)","slug":"research-and-development-in-the-physical-engineering-and-life-sciences-except-nanotechnology-and-biotechnology"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Integrated Photonics Engineer","description":"Job details\nEngineering\nSan Francisco Bay Area, Phoenix\nFull-time\n$125,000 USD - $185,000 USD\nRole\nDevelop the photonic integrated circuit (PIC) technology at the heart of Azora's high-sensitivity optical transceivers. You will design, simulate, and characterize integrated photonic devices and modules; shepherding them from foundry tape-out through packaging and system integration.\nResponsibilities\nDesign and simulate integrated photonic components and circuits: waveguides, couplers, 90° hybrids, MZI modulators, phase shifters, photodetector interfaces, and on-chip filters.\nOwn foundry tape-outs on silicon photonics, SiN, or InP platforms, including DRC, layout, and process design kit (PDK) workflows.\nDevelop test plans and carry out wafer- and chip-level characterization: insertion loss, polarization behavior, bandwidth, responsivity, and phase noise.\nWork with packaging partners on fiber attach, hermetic packaging, and co-packaging with electronics for space environments.\nIntegrate PICs into coherent and photon-counting receiver chains and validate end-to-end sensitivity against quantum-limit targets.\nAssess radiation tolerance and thermal behavior of photonic devices for flight applications.\nCollaborate with mixed-signal and FPGA engineers on driver/TIA interfaces and DSP requirements.\nRequired Qualifications\nMS/PhD in Photonics, Electrical Engineering, Applied Physics, or related field (or equivalent industry experience).\n3+ years of hands-on PIC design and characterization experience.\nProficiency with photonic simulation and layout tools (Lumerical, Synopsys, KLayout, IPKISS, or similar).\nExperience with at least one commercial foundry PDK and tape-out cycle.\nStrong lab skills: fiber alignment, RF probing, optical test instrumentation (OSA, LCA, tunable lasers).\nPreferred\nExperience with coherent optical communications (DP-QPSK/QAM, DSP-based receivers) and/or photon-counting detection.\nFamiliarity with free-space-to-chip coupling, optical phased arrays, or integrated beam steering.\nKnowledge of space qualification of photonic components (radiation, TVAC, vibration).\nExperience with hybrid integration (III-V on Si, micro-transfer printing) or co-packaged optics.\nBenefits:\nGenerous equity\nCompetitive healthcare (including options for vision and dental)\n401(k)\nUnlimited PTO\nEEO & Reasonable Accommodations\nAzora is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.\nIf you need a reasonable accommodation as part of your application for employment or interviews with us, please let us know by contacting info@azora.space\nExport Control\nTo conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicants must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful permanent resident (iii) protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or (iv) be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.\nSalary ranges are based on the following criteria:\nFinal salary is based on geographic location, experience, skills, and qualifications.\nAbout this Company\nAzora is building high-bandwidth communications infrastructure for environments where fiber can’t reach. 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