Job Description
Job Title:
Senior Scientist I
Requisition ID:
2191
Posting Start Date:
08/06/2026
Short Description
Scientist/Senior Scientist – Metasurface-based Optical Sensing Devices – Design/Simulation
Job Overview
We are seeking a highly motivated Scientist to lead the design and simulation of metasurface-based optical sensing devices. The successful candidate will play a key role in developing next-generation nanophotonic sensing platforms by combining advanced electromagnetic modeling with strong physical insight.
Long Description
Key Responsibilities
- Design and simulate metasurface structures for optical sensing applications.
- Develop and optimize device performance using numerical simulation tools (e.g., FDTD, FEM, RCWA).
- Analyze and interpret results based on principles of nanophotonics and optical physics.
- Support and guide experimental efforts, including optical and electrical characterization of sensing devices.
- Collaborate with fabrication and characterization teams to ensure design-to-experiment alignment.
- Contribute to technical publications, reports, and intellectual property development.
Qualifications & Requirements
- PhD in Physics, Electrical Engineering, Photonics, or a related field.
- Strong theoretical foundation in optical physics and nanophotonics.
- Proven experience in metasurface design and simulation.
- Familiarity with optical sensing devices and their performance metrics.
- Experience with simulation tools such as Lumerical FDTD, COMSOL Multiphysics, or equivalent.
- Ability to translate physical concepts into practical device designs.
Preferred Skills
- Understanding of optical and electrical characterization techniques.
- Experience in inverse design or optimization algorithms for photonic structures.
- Strong publication record in metasurfaces or nanophotonics.
- Experience working in multidisciplinary research environments.