About Us
NLM Photonics is a Seattle-based semiconductor technology company that develops cutting-edge electro-optic (EO) modulation technology for transforming computing and communications. We are a growing, venture-backed startup and welcome new members to our diverse and dynamic team. Our world-class team includes incredible scientists, experienced entrepreneurs, and passionate communicators. We want everyone to feel engaged and empowered and are an equal opportunity employer. Join us and be part of the future of photonics!
Location:
NLM’s research and development operations are located at CoMotion Labs in Fluke Hall, on the University of Washington campus in Seattle. A few hundred yards from Lake Washington, it is surrounded by stunning mountain views and a short walk from the University of Washington Link Light Rail Station.
Job Position Description:
Job type: Full-time exempt
Pay range: $75,000-$95,000 annually. Compensation depends on qualifications and experience.
Reporting Line: CTO
Direct supervisor: Research and Development Lead
Location: On-site (Seattle)
Summary: NLM Photonics is seeking an Optics/Instrumentation Technician to perform passive and active optical, electrical, and electro-optic characterization on photonic integrated circuits (PICs) and related components. Duties may also include performing or assisting with micro/nanofabrication and instrumentation and method development and maintenance depending on background. This primarily on-site position involves extensive independent laboratory work as well as collaboration with other NLM researchers and engineers.
Job Responsibilities include but not limited to:
- Maintain a safe workplace and follow and contribute to standard operating procedures (SOPs).
- Perform electrical, optical, and electro-optic testing on photonic integrated circuits using manual and/or semi-automated probe stations.
- Follow existing procedures to perform custom process steps related to obtaining high electro-optic activity from organic materials and provide feedback to engineering team.
- Analyze data from optical, electrical, and electro-optic measurements and present results and conclusions to internal and external stakeholders.
- Basic metrology and imaging on samples, including microscopy, reflectometry, and/or ellipsometry.
- Work independently in a laboratory and/or cleanroom environment after initial training.
- Collaborate with internal and external multidisciplinary teams including chemists, material scientists, process engineers, optical design engineers, fabrication engineers, packaging engineers, and applications engineers to test electro-optic modulators and PICs.
- Engage with US and international private-sector customers and US government customers, including appropriate security practices for proprietary and/or export-controlled information.
- Develop technical documentation for internal and external use.
Minimum Requirements:
- BA/BS in Physics, Mechanical Engineering, Optical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Materials Science/Engineering, or equivalent professional and academic experience
- Scripting experience e.g. Python, Matlab
- Possess good written and verbal communications skills
- Possess good laboratory documentation skills
- Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. Employer will not sponsor applicants for work visas.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Cleanroom experience
- Nanofabrication experience
- Experience with optical instrumentation
- Experience with fiber optics (fiber lasers, detectors, etc.)
- Experience with semiconductor probe stations
- Experience with organic semiconductors
- Experience with machining and/or 3D printing
As an NLM team member you’ll enjoy:
- Mentoring from industry-leading scientists and executives
- Comprehensive insurance, including medical, dental, and vision
- 401k plan
- Flexible paid time off
- 11 Paid Holidays per calendar year
- All Washington State mandatory benefits, including Washington State Paid Family and Medical Leave and statutory paid sick/safe time off
- Employee stock option plan
- Annual discretionary performance-based bonus
