New College Grad Physicist/Scientist (PhD) – Santa Clara, CA

About the role

Conduct scientific research and technology development in photonics, optics, optical metrology, and electromagnetic systems. Apply physics‑based principles, modeling, simulation, and experimental methods to create innovative optical solutions, improve system performance, and enable next‑generation semiconductor products.

Key responsibilities

• Design, develop, and characterize optical and photonic systems, components, and architectures.
• Perform modeling and simulation of optical, electromagnetic, and photonic phenomena.
• Design and execute experiments to validate theoretical predictions and system performance.
• Analyze experimental data to identify performance limitations and optimization opportunities.
• Develop novel optical metrology and sensing approaches.
• Collaborate with hardware, software, systems, and product engineering teams to integrate optical technologies into products.
• Drive technology innovation through invention disclosures, patent generation, and technical leadership.

Required profile

• Ph.D. in Physics, Applied Physics, Optical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Photonics, or a related field.
• Strong background in optics, electromagnetics, or photonics.
• Experience with optical design and simulation tools such as Zemax, Lumerical, COMSOL, or FDTD/FEM platforms.
• Proficiency in scientific programming and data analysis.
• Ability to translate scientific concepts into practical engineering solutions.
• Excellent communication and cross‑functional collaboration skills.

Required skills

• Zemax
• Lumerical
• COMSOL
• FDTD/FEM simulation
• Scientific programming
• Data analysis

What we offer

• Salary range $138,000 – $190,000 per year.
• Location in Santa Clara, CA with a supportive onsite work environment.
• Comprehensive benefits focused on health, wellbeing, and professional growth.