Integrated Photonics Scientist/Engineer (Founding Team)

As a Chief Integrated Photonics Scientist/Engineer at SpaceRelays, your role will involve driving the design, characterization, and optimization of advanced optoelectronic components and integrated modules for scalable and field-deployable systems. Here are the key responsibilities: - Conduct photonic device simulation to support the design process - Lead chip-level integration and packaging efforts - Collaborate with multidisciplinary hardware and systems teams for system validation To qualify for this position, you should have a PhD or M.S. in Photonics, Nanotechnology, or Applied Physics, or a relevant background, along with 3-10 years of total experience in integrated photonic or silicon photonic-based hardware systems. Your expertise should cover the design, fabrication, testing, and packaging pipeline, as well as system-level integration of photonic and electronic subsystems for high-performance hardware platforms. SpaceRelays, a space-tech startup founded by alumni from IIST, NIT, and MIT, is backed by a successful pre-seed round and is now expanding the core engineering team to accelerate R&D and product integration. The company offers competitive compensation, generous employee stock options, and perks such as the opportunity to build something impactful from scratch, a flexible work environment, and involvement in India's deeptech and spacetech revolution. Additionally, you will have the chance to publish scientific papers in reputable journals. If you meet the qualifications and are excited to be part of this innovative team, consider applying through the Google Form provided in the job description.,