Senior Photonics Integrated Circuit Design Engineer

Senior Photonics Integrated Circuit Design Engineer

Location:

US-CA-SAN DIEGO-15110, 15110 Ave of Science, STE 200. Position Type:
Onsite. Security Clearance:
Secret. U.S. citizenship required.

• Initiate and contribute to the design, simulation/modeling, and layout of integrated photonic components in foundry-based fabrication environment.
• Contribute to post-fabrication post-processing/assembly, test setup, and benchtop test of integrated photonic components, subsystems, and systems in coordination with senior technical and program leadership.
• Conduct architectural trade studies on various systems and sub-systems related to wideband RF and hybrid electronic-photonic components and sub-systems.
• Contribute to the technical volume for white papers and proposals, as well as independent research and development (IRAD) projects for the advancement of hybrid electronic-photonics components and sub-systems.
• Be accountable for technical decisions.
• Communicate and collaborate with Program Management and Technical Leadership, Engineering Leadership, Manufacturing, Suppliers, and Customers.

• Typically requires a Bachelor’s in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) and 5 years of prior relevant experience.
• Experience in designing integrated photonic circuits and/or photonic chips.

• Advanced degree (MS or PhD) in Physics, Optics, Photonics, Circuits, Signal Processing, or related engineering fields.
• Hands‑on experience with Silicon photonics platforms and integrated photonics technologies (Silicon, Silicon Nitride, and/or compound semiconductors).
• In‑depth understanding of foundry‑based fabrication processes and constraints impacting integrated photonic device performance.
• Proficiency in photonic design and simulation tools (e.g., Ansys Lumerical, Synopsys Optocompiler, KLayout, etc.).
• Experience in developing and executing test plans for integrated photonic devices and subsystems.
• Familiarity with microelectronic and photonic integrated circuit packaging technologies.
• Strong communication skills in verbal, written, and presentation formats.
• Demonstrated proactive problem‑solving skills.
• Proven ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment.

• Our values drive our actions. At RTX we value safety, trust, respect, accountability, collaboration, and innovation.
• Relocation assistance available.

Salary Range: $95,500 – $181,700 USD.

Benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short‑term disability, long‑term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, employee assistance program, employee scholar program, parental leave, paid time off, holidays, and incentive compensation programs where applicable.