About the role
Research Scientist developing integrated quantum light sources for photonic quantum processors, focusing on wafer-scale poling techniques and characterization of thin-film lithium niobate.
ResearchOnsite
Key Responsibilities
- Design and implement automated control and data-acquisition systems for poling processes, confocal-based domain imaging, and fiber-to-chip coupling characterization.
- Establish high-throughput workflows for wafer-scale device screening, including evaluation of poling quality, optical loss, and coupling efficiency.
- Integrate and synchronize optical, electrical, and mechanical instrumentation into a coherent and robust automation framework.
- Optimize system performance in terms of measurement speed, reproducibility, and scalability for large-area device evaluation.
- Translate fabrication variability into systematic testing and feedback strategies to improve device yield and performance.
- Collaborate closely with fabrication teams to support process development and device optimization for TFLN photonics.
Requirements
- PhD in Photonics, Electrical Engineering, Applied Physics, or a related field.
- Strong background in integrated photonics, with preference for experience in lithium niobate (TFLN) or related platforms.
- Proven experience in laboratory automation, including instrument control, data acquisition, and system integration.
- Strong programming skills (e.g., Python, LabVIEW, or equivalent) for developing automated measurement and control systems.
- Hands-on experience with optical characterization techniques (e.g., laser-based measurements, fiber coupling, confocal microscopy).
- Familiarity with ferroelectric domain engineering, poling processes, or nonlinear/quantum photonic devices is highly advantageous.