Lead hands-on photonic experimentation focused on homodyne detection, optical measurements, and integrated optical systems. Work spans laboratory validation and precision signal analysis. This Senior Photonic Engineer will design, develop, and experimentally validate integrated optical systems for next-generation computing applications. The work combines optical laboratory experiments, photonic integrated circuit characterisation, electronic control systems, and advanced signal processing. You will collaborate with photonic design, electrical, mechanical, and software engineering teams to support system integration.

Key Responsibilities
- Design and upgrade experiments using continuous-wave and pulsed lasers
- Characterise balanced homodyne detectors for pulsed optical signals
- Analyse detection efficiency, noise, bandwidth, rejection, and crosstalk




- Develop signal processing for homodyne detection and tomography
- Implement phase-locking, calibration, and frequency stabilisation systems

Requirements:
- PhD in quantum optics, photonics, AMO, electrical engineering, or related field
- Hands-on optics laboratory experience with integrated and fibre optics
- Experience with interferometer locking and noise characterisation
- Direct experience with homodyne detection of optical signals
- Familiarity with detectors, amplifiers, RF electronics, and modulators Apply photonic experimentation, homodyne detection, and signal processing expertise to integrated optical system validation.

📌 Senior Photonic Engineer Homodyne Detection (Toronto)
🏢 Darwin Recruitment
📍 Toronto