Senior Photonics Process Engineer

we are looking for you to join HyperLight's growing team as a Senior Photonics Process Development Engineer . This role bridges fabrication process development for our emerging applications customer market with the opportunity for direct customer interaction. We are seeking highly motivated individuals who enjoy problem solving and will thrive in a collaborative environment.

Join us to make a real-world impact in a fast-paced, collaborative, and high-growth environment!

As a Senior Photonics Process Development Engineer , you will be a key player in driving the development, optimization, and scaling of fabrication processes on the TFLN platform, working closely with customers from quantum computing and other emerging applications to understand their needs and translating them practically to scalable fabrication processes.

You will take ownership of advanced process node development, manage and execute complex process variations for performance improvement, and ensure that customer needs are met with timely execution. You will have the opportunity to work cross-functionally within HyperLight and interface with both customers and suppliers.

- Explore, define, and optimize next-generation and custom fabrication processes for a high performance TFLN PIC platform - Work closely with both customers and suppliers in developing processes to meet both near- and long-term performance metrics - Coordinate with internal teams across design, test, and production for management of development tapeouts, production, and wafer-level testing

- PhD in Electrical Engineering, Applied Physics, Materials Science, Physics, or related fields (or Masters with 3+ years of experience) - Experience in integrated photonics, semiconductors, or microelectronics fabrication - Track record in developing and optimizing new nanofabrication processes, ideally with focus on improving optical propagation loss - Previous experience with TFLN fabrication is preferred - Strong problem-solving and critical thinking skills - Excellent communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively - Experience working in fabless companies is a plus - Fluency in both English and Mandarin is a must - Authorization to work in the US

- Competitive market-based compensation (Salary range $125,000 - $185,000 per year)

- Comprehensive health coverage, including medical, vision, and dental plans for individuals and families