An Integrated Circuit (IC) Design Engineer designs and develops integrated circuits used in electronic devices and communications systems. Designs circuitry and builds circuitry frameworks for products and systems.
Careers Research Engineer Photonic Integrated Circuit Development Golden (Hybrid Remote)
Salary:
$81,000 - $108,000 based upon education, work experience, and skill About Us Vescent Technologies is a recognized leader in quantum technologies.
This includes both:
i) foundational technologies such as laser frequency control systems, optical frequency combs, electro-optical modules, and feedback control electronics, and ii) complete solutions such as next-generation atomic clocks and time distribution, control systems for quantum computers, and deployed quantum sensors. The work environment is fun, fast-paced, challenging, and interdisciplinary. The Vescent team takes pride in its work, is energetic and agile, and enjoys celebrating team successes. Position Summary Vescent Technologies seeks a creative and highly driven research engineer to join our Research & Development team in Golden, CO. The right candidate will work on state-of-the-art laser and optoelectronic systems with a focus on the development, construction, and testing of photonic integrated circuits (PICs) for quantum applications. The candidate will be efficient in their work ethic, highly self-motivated, and enthusiastic about laboratory research in an industrial setting. Approximately 60-80% of the candidate's time will require on-site tasks with an opportunity for occasional conference travel and collaborator/customer site-visits for hardware deliveries. Vescent develops and manufactures high-performance electro-optics, tunable lasers, and electronics for precision laser control. Being a recognized leader in laser control systems and centrally located in the Denver area allows for frequent collaborations with nearby academic and private institutes to further Vescent's product and technology development goals. R D is a central part of Vescent's mission, fueling technology innovations that turn into world-class products. The work environment is fun, fast-paced, challenging, and interdisciplinary, involving a high degree of coordination between electrical, mechanical, and optical systems. The Vescent team takes pride in its work, is energetic and agile, and enjoys celebrating milestones. Responsibilities Design, construct, and test prototype PIC systems, novel lasers, and breadboard electro-optical systems Perform laboratory measurements including environmental testing of photonic systems. Analyze and present test data to the broader team. Develop assembly and test procedures with the intent of transitioning this information into engineering and production team members. Create documentation and transition to teammates Participate in discussions with collaborators. Work independently and collaboratively on research projects to help ensure programs stay on time and on budget. As part of a highly cross-functional product development team, work closely with other team members to capture product requirements, provide subject matter expertise, analyze designs, troubleshoot prototypes, and perform use case test validation.
