{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"dd5ff1374e0c514930fb0d11","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/dd5ff1374e0c514930fb0d11","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/dd5ff1374e0c514930fb0d11","title":"Remote Integrated Photonics Engineer","description":"Position: Remote Integrated Photonics Engineer\n\nOpportunity Overview:\n\nThis is a remote position with an immediate, mission-critical need. Signing bonus available for the right candidate!\n\nWe’re looking for a photonics design engineer to help develop a cutting-edge device supporting U.S. national security applications . This role will directly contribute to advanced hardware innovation at the intersection of photonics, quantum‑adjacent systems, and next‑generation defense capabilities.\n\nIf you have experience in integrated photonics design, simulation, or silicon photonics platforms — we want to talk to you!\n\nSalary Range: $75,000–$115,000 annually. The successful candidate’s salary will depend on how many position qualifications the candidate meets, in addition to education and experience.\n\nThis is a full‑time, remote exempt position. We will consider candidates located anywhere within the United States.\n\nThe successful candidate must be available to start immediately (within two weeks of offer acceptance).\n\nDue to the clearance required for this position, only U.S. citizens are eligible to apply; as outlined in Executive Order 12968, eligibility for access to classified information may only be granted to U.S. citizens.\n\nResponsibilities and Duties\n\nConduct independent and team‑based research to develop and advance key components of a wide‑area, heterogeneous quantum network.\n\nLead the design, simulation, and optimization of integrated photonic devices and circuits tailored for quantum information processing, sensing, and communication applications.\n\nDesign photonic circuits that support quantum algorithms and protocols, ensuring high fidelity and scalability of quantum systems.\n\nInterface integrated photonics with light sources, detectors, and control systems, contributing to the development of robust, scalable quantum devices.\n\nContribute to system‑level design and optimization for efficient data transfer, processing, and quantum entanglement in integrated photonics setups.\n\nSupport photonic tape‑out process for integrated photonic circuits, coordinating with fabrication teams to ensure that designs meet specifications and are optimized for fabrication at leading‑edge photonic foundries.\n\nDirectly participate in the design and testing of integrated photonic devices, including working with photonic simulation software (e.g., Ansys Lumerical, COMSOL, or similar) performance optimization.\n\nUse layout software (e.g., GDSFactory, KLayout, or similar) to design integrated photonic circuits.\n\nDesign integrated photonic devices and systems with an emphasis on scalability, reliability, and manufacturability, ensuring compatibility with large‑scale quantum systems.\n\nEducation and Certifications\nThis project requires at minimum a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in physics, applied physics, or closely related technical field. A Master’s Degree, Post‑Doctoral or PhD in physics, applied physics, or closely related field is strongly preferred.\n\nRequired Qualifications\n\nExpertise in the design and simulation of integrated photonic devices and circuits, with a focus on applications for quantum technologies.\n\nProven experience with photonic device design software (e.g., Lumerical, COMSOL, ADS, or equivalent).\n\nHands‑on experience with integrated photonics tape‑outs and fabrication processes, including working with photonic foundries.\n\nStrong understanding of quantum optics, quantum information science, and how integrated photonics supports quantum computing, communication, and sensing.\n\nExperience with optical testing and characterization of photonic devices, including techniques such as spectroscopy, microscopy, and interferometry.\n\nDesired Qualifications\n\nAdvanced experience in integrated photonics or quantum technologies.\n\nFamiliarity with advanced photonic integration platforms (e.g., silicon photonics, heterogeneous integration, and/or nonlinear materials).\n\nKnowledge of quantum algorithms and protocols relevant to photonic quantum computing and quantum communication.\n\nExperience with machine learning techniques for optimizing photonic designs or quantum systems.\n\nExperience using characterization equipment such as wafer probers and electron scanning microscopes.\n\nClearance\nApplicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and must meet and maintain eligibility requirements for, at minimum, Secret access to classified information.\n\nTravel\nThis position is expected to require 5% travel to company or client sites for meetings or conferences.\n\nBenefits\nOur benefits package includes health, life, disability, dental, and vision insurance coverage and a 401(k) policy with a 3% company contribution & 3% company match. Other perks include generous paid time off (including a PTO “gift day” for your birthday), 11 federal holidays per year, three weeks paid maternity/paternity leave, and annual technology “allowances.” Additional perks include referral bonuses, professional recognition awards, healthcare stipends, tuition/education reimbursement (once specific requirements are met), and flexible daily start and stop times for most projects and positions.\n\nCompany Description\nTechnergetics is a U.S.-based company headquartered in Utica, NY, with employees and clients located throughout the country. The Utica/Rome area is a hub of cutting‑edge cyber technology research, bolstered by the Griffiss Business & Technology Park’s tenants and facilities, including the Air Force Research Lab (AFRL). At Technergetics, we work with a wide variety of technologies, including mobile and web apps, quantum computing, machine learning and artificial intelligence, AI‑enabled edge devices, and many more.\n\nEqual Employment Opportunity\nWe do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.\n\nJ-18808-Ljbffr","company":"Technergetics","rawCompany":"technergetics","city":"Denver","state":"CO","isRemote":true,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-04-10T03:02:39.903Z","occupations":[{"code":"17-2199.07","title":"Photonics Engineers","slug":"photonics-engineers"},{"code":"19-2012.00","title":"Physicists","slug":"physicists"},{"code":"17-2199.00","title":"Engineers, All Other","slug":"engineers-all-other"}],"industries":[{"code":"334413","title":"Semiconductor and Related Device Manufacturing","slug":"semiconductor-and-related-device-manufacturing"},{"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":"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":"Remote Integrated Photonics Engineer","description":"Position: Remote Integrated Photonics Engineer\n\nOpportunity Overview:\n\nThis is a remote position with an immediate, mission-critical need. Signing bonus available for the right candidate!\n\nWe’re looking for a photonics design engineer to help develop a cutting-edge device supporting U.S. national security applications . This role will directly contribute to advanced hardware innovation at the intersection of photonics, quantum‑adjacent systems, and next‑generation defense capabilities.\n\nIf you have experience in integrated photonics design, simulation, or silicon photonics platforms — we want to talk to you!\n\nSalary Range: $75,000–$115,000 annually. The successful candidate’s salary will depend on how many position qualifications the candidate meets, in addition to education and experience.\n\nThis is a full‑time, remote exempt position. We will consider candidates located anywhere within the United States.\n\nThe successful candidate must be available to start immediately (within two weeks of offer acceptance).\n\nDue to the clearance required for this position, only U.S. citizens are eligible to apply; as outlined in Executive Order 12968, eligibility for access to classified information may only be granted to U.S. citizens.\n\nResponsibilities and Duties\n\nConduct independent and team‑based research to develop and advance key components of a wide‑area, heterogeneous quantum network.\n\nLead the design, simulation, and optimization of integrated photonic devices and circuits tailored for quantum information processing, sensing, and communication applications.\n\nDesign photonic circuits that support quantum algorithms and protocols, ensuring high fidelity and scalability of quantum systems.\n\nInterface integrated photonics with light sources, detectors, and control systems, contributing to the development of robust, scalable quantum devices.\n\nContribute to system‑level design and optimization for efficient data transfer, processing, and quantum entanglement in integrated photonics setups.\n\nSupport photonic tape‑out process for integrated photonic circuits, coordinating with fabrication teams to ensure that designs meet specifications and are optimized for fabrication at leading‑edge photonic foundries.\n\nDirectly participate in the design and testing of integrated photonic devices, including working with photonic simulation software (e.g., Ansys Lumerical, COMSOL, or similar) performance optimization.\n\nUse layout software (e.g., GDSFactory, KLayout, or similar) to design integrated photonic circuits.\n\nDesign integrated photonic devices and systems with an emphasis on scalability, reliability, and manufacturability, ensuring compatibility with large‑scale quantum systems.\n\nEducation and Certifications\nThis project requires at minimum a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in physics, applied physics, or closely related technical field. A Master’s Degree, Post‑Doctoral or PhD in physics, applied physics, or closely related field is strongly preferred.\n\nRequired Qualifications\n\nExpertise in the design and simulation of integrated photonic devices and circuits, with a focus on applications for quantum technologies.\n\nProven experience with photonic device design software (e.g., Lumerical, COMSOL, ADS, or equivalent).\n\nHands‑on experience with integrated photonics tape‑outs and fabrication processes, including working with photonic foundries.\n\nStrong understanding of quantum optics, quantum information science, and how integrated photonics supports quantum computing, communication, and sensing.\n\nExperience with optical testing and characterization of photonic devices, including techniques such as spectroscopy, microscopy, and interferometry.\n\nDesired Qualifications\n\nAdvanced experience in integrated photonics or quantum technologies.\n\nFamiliarity with advanced photonic integration platforms (e.g., silicon photonics, heterogeneous integration, and/or nonlinear materials).\n\nKnowledge of quantum algorithms and protocols relevant to photonic quantum computing and quantum communication.\n\nExperience with machine learning techniques for optimizing photonic designs or quantum systems.\n\nExperience using characterization equipment such as wafer probers and electron scanning microscopes.\n\nClearance\nApplicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and must meet and maintain eligibility requirements for, at minimum, Secret access to classified information.\n\nTravel\nThis position is expected to require 5% travel to company or client sites for meetings or conferences.\n\nBenefits\nOur benefits package includes health, life, disability, dental, and vision insurance coverage and a 401(k) policy with a 3% company contribution & 3% company match. Other perks include generous paid time off (including a PTO “gift day” for your birthday), 11 federal holidays per year, three weeks paid maternity/paternity leave, and annual technology “allowances.” Additional perks include referral bonuses, professional recognition awards, healthcare stipends, tuition/education reimbursement (once specific requirements are met), and flexible daily start and stop times for most projects and positions.\n\nCompany Description\nTechnergetics is a U.S.-based company headquartered in Utica, NY, with employees and clients located throughout the country. The Utica/Rome area is a hub of cutting‑edge cyber technology research, bolstered by the Griffiss Business & Technology Park’s tenants and facilities, including the Air Force Research Lab (AFRL). 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