Quantum Photonics Scientist – R&D

Job Type: Location Type: On-site

 

Overview

Who we are

Collaborative. Respectful. A place to dream and do. These are just a few words that describe what life is like at Toyota. As one of the world’s most admired brands, Toyota is growing and leading the future of mobility through innovative, high-quality solutions designed to enhance lives and delight those we serve. We’re looking for talented team members who want to Dream. Do. Grow. with us.

To save time applying, Toyota does not offer sponsorship of job applicants for employment-based visas or any other work authorization for this position at this time.

Who we’re looking for

Toyota’s Electrical Research Department (ERD) is looking for a passionate and highly motivated Quantum Photonics Senior Scientist.

The primary responsibility of this role is to research quantum photonics phenomena and their application to integrated photonics.

The person in this role will report to the Senior Engineering Manager of ERD and have a passion for approaching new problems with novel solutions in quantum integrated photonics for sensing (such as magnetometry, temperature field, or device prognostics), communications (such as entangled pair generation, single photon emission, or squeezed light analysis), and consideration of integration of non-linear effects or active devices.

What you’ll be doing

• Research quantum photonic concepts in scientific literature, down-select best approaches to apply to outstanding applications, and suggest novel extensions or brand-new methodologies.
• Apply integrated photonic methods and techniques to exploit quantum phenomena in chip-scale packages to target mobility applications.
• Create simulation, validation, and packaging plans to meet research-level timelines targeting state-of-the-art performance parameters.
• Collaborate with foundry vendors to understand technology stack potential, meet design submission timelines and coordinate design rule checks.
• Coordinate with other group members and vendors to ensure successful co-integration of electronic control of photonic circuits, including high speed signals and chip to chip packaging.
• Plan, build, and manage photonic and/or quantum measurement and validation test benches in our lab.
• Publish your results in competitive scientific journals and conferences.
• Stay abreast of the most recent advancements in scientific literature related to quantum integrated photonics and its applications.
• Communicate research results, insights, and recommendations to stakeholders in a clear and concise manner, both verbally and through visualizations.
• Project Management: Plan, execute, and monitor project timelines toward goal achievement. Provide status and engage regularly with stakeholders, including reports to Japanese counterparts up to the executive level.
• Facilitate communication with university research partners to obtain status updates and help guide project progress towards phase goals.
• Mentor junior-level members in best research practices.

What you bring

• Doctoral degree in Optical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Physics, or equivalent.
• Expertise in simulation of integrated photonic components using commercially available FDTD solvers (ex. Lumerical, tidy3d, etc).
• Ability to leverage electronic design automation (EDA) to execute performance analysis on photonic integrated circuits and transfer design to artwork appropriate for design submission.
• Strong understanding of quantum theory and quantum effects and their control/generation through nonlinear or active photonics.
• Understanding of subsystem integration (e.g. Tx, Rx, Processor, Memory) into quantum photonic systems and system analysis.
• Ability to accurately judge efficacy of quantum approaches to various mobility applications.
• Wide experience in design and setup of photonic lab benches and experimental automation to ensure measurement repeatability and minimize measurement time.
• Experience with rapid problem investigation, root-cause investigation, and negotiations with stakeholders
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a keen attention to detail.
• Professional experience making clear and concise presentations, both written and oral, with consideration to international audiences.
• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities, able to work effectively in cross-functional teams.

Added bonus if you have

• Experience with utilizing process design kits (PDKs) to accelerate integrated photonic chip layout and design.
• Understanding of optically detected magnetic resonance measurement method and its various control codes.
• Understanding of squeezed light generation and analysis, especially in unitary form.
• Understanding of entangled pair generation and non-ideal effects on coherence time.
• Experience with bench-top confocal scanning microscopy and single-shot imaging microscopy of fluorescence from quantum phenomena.

What we’ll bring

During your interview process, our team will provide you with all the details of our industry-leading benefits and career development opportunities. A few highlights include:

• A work environment built on teamwork, flexibility, and respect
• Professional growth and development programs to help advance your career, as well as tuition reimbursement
• Team Member Vehicle Purchase Discount
• Toyota Team Member Lease Vehicle Program (if applicable)
• Comprehensive health care and wellness plans for your entire family
• Toyota 401(k) Savings Plan featuring a company match, as well as an annual retirement contribution from Toyota regardless of whether you contribute
• Paid holidays and paid time off
• Referral services related to prenatal services, adoption, childcare, schools and more
• Tax Advantaged Accounts (Health Savings Account, Health Care FSA, Dependent Care FSA)

Belonging at Toyota

Our success begins and ends with our people. We embrace all perspectives and value unique human experiences. Respect for all is our North Star. Toyota is proud to have 10+ different Business Partnering Groups across 100 different North American chapter locations that support team members’ efforts to dream, do and grow without questioning that they belong.

Applicants for our positions are considered without regard to race, ethnicity, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, religion, military or veteran status, or any other characteristics protected by law.

Have a question, need assistance with your application or do you require any special accommodations? Please send an email to talent.acquisition@toyota.com.