Job Overview

This position will be accepting candidate submissions until 30 June 2025. NOTE: Must use MM/DD/YYYY date format for experience on resume.

We are seeking an innovative and highly motivated Research Electronics Engineer specializing in Integrated Photonics to join our team. The ideal candidate will lead the design, simulation, and implementation of integrated photonic devices and systems for next-generation quantum technologies.

• Design and develop integrated photonic devices for quantum applications (eg. waveguides, modulators, and detectors)
• Interact with foundry partners to develop novel photonic materials and processes
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to develop heterogeneous quantum photonic systems.
• Perform simulations using tools to optimize device and circuit performance (e.g. Ansys Lumerical MODE, FDTD, DEVICE, and INTERCONNECT).
• Design integrated photonic chips for fabrication using layout software (e.g. GDSFactory, GDSpy, Nazca, KLayout).
• Experimentally characterize integrated photonic devices using die- and wafer-level test and measurement equipment.
• Lead experiments in quantum optics and photonics, analyzing experimental results and identifying opportunities for innovation.

Telework

Yes, this position is eligible for telework opportunities; as determined by agency policy

Remote Work (CONUS)

No, this position is not approved for remote work.

Eligible for a Referral Bonus?

No

Required Qualifications

• United States Citizenship
• Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance.
• Males must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.gov.
• This is a drug testing designated position. The incumbent will be subject to random testing.
• A bachelor’s degree in a science or engineering discipline.

To be acceptable, the curriculum must: (1) be in a school of engineering with at least one curriculum accredited by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) as a professional engineering curriculum; or (2) include differential and integral calculus and courses (more advanced than first-year physics and chemistry) in five of the following seven areas of engineering science or physics: (a) statics, dynamics; (b) strength of materials (stress-strain relationships); (c) fluid mechanics, hydraulics; (d) thermodynamics; (e) electrical fields and circuits; (f) nature and properties of materials (relating particle and aggregate structure to properties); and (g) any other comparable area of fundamental engineering science or physics, such as optics, heat transfer, soil mechanics, or electronics.

Applicants must be able to meet the OPM Qualification Standards of the position being filled.

• Electronic Engineer (0855): https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0800/files/all-professional-engineering-positions-0800.pdf
• Physicist (1310): https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/1300/physics-series-1310/

Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade DR-01, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes experience in areas equivalent to a major in physics totaling at least 24 semester hours, plus appropriate experience or additional education OR combination of education and experience -- college-level education, training, and/or technical experience that furnished (1) a thorough knowledge of the physical and mathematical sciences underlying electronics engineering, and (2) a good understanding, both theoretical and practical, of the electronics engineering sciences and techniques and their applications to electronics engineering.

• This is an APDP position requiring Level /Tier 2 (Practitioner) Non-Critical certification in Engineering and Technical Management (N).
• This position has been designated as an acquisition position and is covered by the Acquisition Professional Development Program (APDP).
• The employee must meet, or be capable of meeting, Defense Acquisition Work Improvement Act (DAWIA) requirements applicable to the duties of the position.

Applicants must list all completed APDP certification and status of acquisition corps membership on their resume.

Desired Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, Physics, Optics, Photonics, or a related field with a focus on integrated photonics or quantum integrated photonics.
• Strong expertise in integrated photonic device and circuit design.
• Previous experience with integrated photonics tape outs.
• Hands-on experience with photonic device design software (e.g. Lumerical, RSoft, MEEP, COMSOL) and layout software (e.g. Cadence, GDSFactory, Optodesigner, KLayout).
• Familiarity with standard CMOS nanofabrication techniques (e.g. lithography, etching, deposition) for photonic devices.
• Experience in experimental device characterization using standard optical instrumentation (e.g., lasers, detectors, modulators)..
• Previous experience with taping out with commercial foundries.
• Solid understanding of quantum mechanics, quantum optics, nonlinear optics, and quantum information theory.
• Experience with visible wavelength and telecommunications integrated photonics.
• Understanding of electronic-photonic integration and the basics of integrated photonics packaging (optical & electrical).

When uploading documents, please utilize the naming convention listed below:

Resume: Req No_Last Name_First Name_Resume

Transcripts: Req No_Last Name_First Name_Transcripts

Acceptable file types: .doc,.docx,.pdf

(Req. No. 91871)

Series

0855

1310

Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) employs approximately 11,500 military, civilian and contractor personnel, and manages a $7 billion portfolio of investments. The lab supports external customers and partners with industry while investing in basic research, applied research and advanced technology development. As one integrated lab, AFRL seamlessly supports the Science & Technology needs of two services: the Air Force and the Space Force.