Integrated Photonic Application Engineer
HyperLight is at forefront in commercialization of thin‑film lithium niobate (TFLN) integrated photonics – a material and process technology that is enabling high‑performance, scalable optical components across AI / datacom infrastructure, hyperscale computing, quantum computing, sensing, and beyond.
Founded in
and backed by leading venture capital, we've built a team and a platform focused on real‑world mass deployment of TFLN photonics technology. At the core of our work is the TFLN Chiplet platform – a modular, integrated architecture designed for scalability, manufacturability, and seamless integration into complex systems.
It offers a rare combination of extraordinary performance and industrial readiness, enabling system developers across applications to deploy the technology fast and ready.
We partner with our customers and suppliers from conceptualization, design, and prototyping phases, all the way through mass production to ensure smooth and rapid deployment of TFLN photonic technology. We believe our platform is the key, in the golden age of integrated photonics industry, to empower humanity to the next level.
We assembled a world class team covering engineering, business and operations. We believe in the power of integrity, innovation, collaboration and pragmatic solutions. Our diverse team thrives on challenges and is united by a shared commitment to excellence. We take pride in tackling complex challenges with curiosity, humility, and a deep sense of care for one another. Our growing team is looking for an integrated Photonic Application Engineer.
This position offers a unique opportunity to participate in the new product development of our integrated photonics platform.
Responsibilities
* New product development on TFLN platform
* Drive the R&D to improve product performance, such as optical, RF, electro‑optical performance etc
* Coordination of design, manufacturing, and test resources
* Measurement and testing of products to ensure that products meet specs or exceed customer expectations
* Provide technical support to customers
* Understand customer technical needs
* Dedicated point of contact for the customer
* Support Marketing and Sales activities
Qualifications
* Master's or Ph.D.'s degree in a Photonics related field such as Physics, Optics, Engineering
* Experience with integrated photonics and radio frequency design and testing
* Experience with electro‑optical modulator is a plus
* Strong written & oral communication skills
* Ability to work under time constraints
* Desire to deliver innovative products to market
* Ability to solve problems in new and / or ambiguous scenarios
Benefits
* Competitive market‑based compensation
* Comprehensive health coverage, including medical, vision, and dental plans for individuals and families
* 401(k) retirement plans with employee matching
* Paid Parental Leave
* Life and disability insurance
* Commuter benefits and subsidies
* Professional growth and mentorship opportunities
HyperLight is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.
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