Elevatequantum
Chief Scientist, Photonic Integrated Circuit Process Development – QPIC, Inc. El
Elevatequantum, Boulder, Colorado, United States, 80301
Chief Scientist, Photonic Integrated Circuit Process Development – QPIC, Inc.
Location: Arvada Colorado Compensation: $150,000 – $200,000 commensurate with experience Type: Full-time Organization: QPIC QPIC, the company
QPIC, Inc. is driving the new frontier of photonic devices and systems: smaller, lighter, and more power efficient. Uniquely, we approach this from the R&D and development side, assisting the PIC developer by delivering devices with fidelity to their designs and fast delivery times. We are tapping into the transformation of opto-electronics, where compact devices and photonic sub-systems will show up in quantum computers and sensors, communication devices, LIDAR, and AR/VR displays. QPIC is solving the problem of speed to develop these photonics devices; to deliver unique prototypes through limited production runs; and to link our processes to high volume foundries. This path to scale-up in high volume foundries is a critical piece of the company’s offering and operational scalability. QPIC’s Mission: Our goal is to support the rapid development and deployment of photonic integrated circuits. When developing a new, breakthrough application, what does a developer want? Rapid turn-around, accurate fabrication of their design, a path to ‘grow up’ if the development is successful, along with the ability to fold in unique materials and processes that differentiates their products and systems.
Setting up the system to deliver quality components, with novel materials and at high fabrication accuracy, is a very demanding problem. It will transform the photonics industry. Starting and growing a company from the ground up is a thrilling endeavor, which at times can also be arduous and exasperating. Yet it delivers wonderful rewards, personally, technologically, and financially.
This is a new company, and you would be starting at the ground level, with an ability to guide the direction of the company and its technology: development of fabrication processes, intellectual property, sectors of the market we will address, and the set of customers we will work with.
We aim to fundamentally alter the development of integrated photonic devices, making this a technology accessible to any researcher, developer, or company looking to integrate compact photonics into their devices without having to be an expert in fab operations and technology to be successful.
The candidate I am searching for is excited by these opportunities, while accepting the challenges that come with this ambition. Description of Position QPIC, Inc. is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Integrated Photonics Process Scientist/Engineer to lead the development and implementation of new fast-turn fabrication processes for cutting-edge photonic integrated circuits (PICs). The right candidate is willing to relentlessly pursue this challenge and ultimately to change the development process of photonics devices and systems. This role is responsible for the design, implementation, and qualification of PIC fab processes, along with the selection and qualification of the tools required to deliver these processes. A key challenge is not only to develop cutting edge processes, but to design and validate a path to higher scale foundries. In addition to a core silicon nitride platform, we will develop platforms for materials with critical nonlinear and electro-optical coefficients, including thin-film lithium niobate and barium titanate oxide. The successful candidate is a creative problem-solver who can develop unique, breakthrough processes and technologies that leap-frog the state of the art for development of PICs, as well as contribute across various aspects of the program depending on project needs. QPIC will be located at the Quantum Commons campus in Arvada, Colorado, nearby to mountains, Boulder, Denver, and Golden, CO. The first year of this project will involve travel and remote work, all in support of ‘hitting the ground running’ when our facility comes online. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to : Develop and optimize fast-turn fabrication processes for photonic integrated circuits (PICs), and establish a path to scale to high volume manufacturing. Develop process characterization, optimization, and troubleshooting methods and procedures to improve performance and yield, including development of process monitors and test structures critical to quality parameters Development of metrology and inspection procedures, including wafer level and in-process test methods. Establish correlations with device performance data. Help establish and maintain process documentation, including process flow descriptions, quality specifications, control charts, and yield reports. Work closely with photonic and electronic designers, architects, system engineers, and packaging teams of our customers totranslate their designs into devices with manufacturable processes. Develop elements of our PDK, including characterization of the fabrication process and its variability. Drive improvements in parameters such as transmission loss, insertion loss, and power handling of the elements of our PDK. Work with internal fab assets and partner facilities to ensure process compatibility and quality, and to map an efficient flow for each run. Help systematize the operational model of the fab. Relevant Experiences & Qualifications Advanced degree in the relevant sciences and engineering, including but not exclusive to physics, electrical engineering, and chemistry Deep experience and understanding of microfabrication for photonics devices, process integration, photonic materials properties and modification, and the incorporation of MEMS and electronic devices. Specific knowledge of lithography, etching, deposition, and associated processing is highly valued. Experience with heterogeneous bonding between wafers and chips is valued. Device design experience is valued. Experience with photonics simulation tools is highly relevant, both in designing test structures for process development, and to interface with customer submitted designs Experience with process characterization and metrology techniques such as SEM, AFM, spectral analysis, and ellipsometry. Track record of delivering unique devices and systems in fast-paced R&D teams Ability to work both independently and collaboratively, as required. Join this entrepreneurial project on the ground floor! Please submit a resume and a cover letter indicating your enthusiasm for the role, your understanding of the challenges, and how your experiences indicate success in fulfilling the duties of this position. Contact: Chris Myatt, QPIC, Inc. Chris.myatt@qpics.com 303-359-5527
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Location: Arvada Colorado Compensation: $150,000 – $200,000 commensurate with experience Type: Full-time Organization: QPIC QPIC, the company
QPIC, Inc. is driving the new frontier of photonic devices and systems: smaller, lighter, and more power efficient. Uniquely, we approach this from the R&D and development side, assisting the PIC developer by delivering devices with fidelity to their designs and fast delivery times. We are tapping into the transformation of opto-electronics, where compact devices and photonic sub-systems will show up in quantum computers and sensors, communication devices, LIDAR, and AR/VR displays. QPIC is solving the problem of speed to develop these photonics devices; to deliver unique prototypes through limited production runs; and to link our processes to high volume foundries. This path to scale-up in high volume foundries is a critical piece of the company’s offering and operational scalability. QPIC’s Mission: Our goal is to support the rapid development and deployment of photonic integrated circuits. When developing a new, breakthrough application, what does a developer want? Rapid turn-around, accurate fabrication of their design, a path to ‘grow up’ if the development is successful, along with the ability to fold in unique materials and processes that differentiates their products and systems.
Setting up the system to deliver quality components, with novel materials and at high fabrication accuracy, is a very demanding problem. It will transform the photonics industry. Starting and growing a company from the ground up is a thrilling endeavor, which at times can also be arduous and exasperating. Yet it delivers wonderful rewards, personally, technologically, and financially.
This is a new company, and you would be starting at the ground level, with an ability to guide the direction of the company and its technology: development of fabrication processes, intellectual property, sectors of the market we will address, and the set of customers we will work with.
We aim to fundamentally alter the development of integrated photonic devices, making this a technology accessible to any researcher, developer, or company looking to integrate compact photonics into their devices without having to be an expert in fab operations and technology to be successful.
The candidate I am searching for is excited by these opportunities, while accepting the challenges that come with this ambition. Description of Position QPIC, Inc. is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Integrated Photonics Process Scientist/Engineer to lead the development and implementation of new fast-turn fabrication processes for cutting-edge photonic integrated circuits (PICs). The right candidate is willing to relentlessly pursue this challenge and ultimately to change the development process of photonics devices and systems. This role is responsible for the design, implementation, and qualification of PIC fab processes, along with the selection and qualification of the tools required to deliver these processes. A key challenge is not only to develop cutting edge processes, but to design and validate a path to higher scale foundries. In addition to a core silicon nitride platform, we will develop platforms for materials with critical nonlinear and electro-optical coefficients, including thin-film lithium niobate and barium titanate oxide. The successful candidate is a creative problem-solver who can develop unique, breakthrough processes and technologies that leap-frog the state of the art for development of PICs, as well as contribute across various aspects of the program depending on project needs. QPIC will be located at the Quantum Commons campus in Arvada, Colorado, nearby to mountains, Boulder, Denver, and Golden, CO. The first year of this project will involve travel and remote work, all in support of ‘hitting the ground running’ when our facility comes online. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to : Develop and optimize fast-turn fabrication processes for photonic integrated circuits (PICs), and establish a path to scale to high volume manufacturing. Develop process characterization, optimization, and troubleshooting methods and procedures to improve performance and yield, including development of process monitors and test structures critical to quality parameters Development of metrology and inspection procedures, including wafer level and in-process test methods. Establish correlations with device performance data. Help establish and maintain process documentation, including process flow descriptions, quality specifications, control charts, and yield reports. Work closely with photonic and electronic designers, architects, system engineers, and packaging teams of our customers totranslate their designs into devices with manufacturable processes. Develop elements of our PDK, including characterization of the fabrication process and its variability. Drive improvements in parameters such as transmission loss, insertion loss, and power handling of the elements of our PDK. Work with internal fab assets and partner facilities to ensure process compatibility and quality, and to map an efficient flow for each run. Help systematize the operational model of the fab. Relevant Experiences & Qualifications Advanced degree in the relevant sciences and engineering, including but not exclusive to physics, electrical engineering, and chemistry Deep experience and understanding of microfabrication for photonics devices, process integration, photonic materials properties and modification, and the incorporation of MEMS and electronic devices. Specific knowledge of lithography, etching, deposition, and associated processing is highly valued. Experience with heterogeneous bonding between wafers and chips is valued. Device design experience is valued. Experience with photonics simulation tools is highly relevant, both in designing test structures for process development, and to interface with customer submitted designs Experience with process characterization and metrology techniques such as SEM, AFM, spectral analysis, and ellipsometry. Track record of delivering unique devices and systems in fast-paced R&D teams Ability to work both independently and collaboratively, as required. Join this entrepreneurial project on the ground floor! Please submit a resume and a cover letter indicating your enthusiasm for the role, your understanding of the challenges, and how your experiences indicate success in fulfilling the duties of this position. Contact: Chris Myatt, QPIC, Inc. Chris.myatt@qpics.com 303-359-5527
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