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Massachusetts is one of the country's leading states for photonics engineering, anchored by a dense cluster of defense, semiconductor, and optical systems employers across Greater Boston, the Route 128 corridor, and the Merrimack Valley. Companies like II-VI Incorporated, Coherent, Lumentum, MIT Lincoln Laboratory, and Raytheon Technologies regularly hire photonics engineers and have established visa sponsorship programs for international candidates.
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HyperLight is at the forefront of the commercialization of thin-film lithium niobate (TFLN) integrated photonics - a material and process technology that is enabling high-performance, scalable optical components across AI/datacom infrastructure, hyperscale computing, quantum computing, sensing, and beyond. Founded in 2018 and backed by leading venture capital, we’ve built a team and a platform focused on real-world mass deployment of TFLN photonics technology.
At the core of our work is the TFLN Chiplet™ platform — a modular, integrated architecture designed for scalability, manufacturability, and seamless integration into complex systems. It offers a rare combination of extraordinary performance and industrial readiness, enabling system developers across applications to deploy the technology fast and ready. We partner with our customers and suppliers from conceptualization, design, and prototyping phases, all the way through mass production to ensure smooth and rapid deployment of TFLN photonic technology.
We believe our platform is the key, in the golden age of integrated photonics, to empower humanity to the next level. We assembled a world-class team covering engineering, business, and operations. We believe in the power of integrity, innovation, collaboration, and pragmatic solutions. Our diverse team thrives on challenges and is united by a shared commitment to excellence. We take pride in tackling complex challenges with curiosity, humility, and a deep sense of care for one another.
If you are interested in pushing the limits of integrated photonics devices and revolutionizing their applications through hardware innovation, we are looking for you to join HyperLight’s growing team as a Senior Photonics Process Engineer. We are seeking highly motivated individuals who enjoy problem solving and will thrive in a collaborative environment.
Join us to make a real-world impact in a fast-paced, collaborative, and high-growth environment!
Responsibilities
As a Senior Photonics Process Engineer for Hybrid Integration, you will be a key technical leader driving the development, optimization, and scaling of fabrication processes for an advanced standalone TFLN platform and hybrid integration of TFLN with silicon-photonics platform. You will take ownership of advanced process node development, lead root-cause investigations, guide continuous improvement, and work cross-functionally to enable reliable high-volume manufacturing. This role is ideal for individuals who excel at hands-on problem-solving, process innovation, and collaborative execution. As part of your responsibilities, you will:
- Explore, define, and optimize next-generation fabrication processes for a high performance standalone TFLN PIC platform, including hybrid integration of TFLN to silicon photonics platforms, using advanced packaging technologies.
- Passive and active component design for hybrid TFLN SiPh platform.
- Conduct root cause analysis and implement solutions to achieve high yield targets.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Design, Test Engineering, and Production, to drive process optimization initiatives.
- Prepare and maintain documentation, including process specifications, standard operating procedures, and reports.
- Support the transfer and qualification of new products or processes into the manufacturing environment.
REQUIREMENTS
- PhD in Electrical Engineering, Applied Physics, Materials Science, Physics, or related fields.
- 5+ years of experience in integrated photonics, semiconductors, or microelectronics fabrication.
- Expertise in silicon photonics.
- Experience with TFLN.
- Expertise with advanced packaging (3D, 2.5D) technologies.
- Track record in developing and optimizing new nanofabrication processes.
- Strong problem-solving skills and ability to analyze complex data sets.
- Experience with RF/high-speed electronics is a plus.
- Strong communications skills with fluency in both English and Mandarin is a must.
BENEFITS
- Competitive market-based compensation
- Comprehensive health coverage, including medical, vision, and dental plans for individuals and families
- 401(k) retirement plans with employee matching
- Paid Parental Leave
- Life and disability insurance
- Commuter benefits and subsidies
- Professional growth and mentorship opportunities
LOCATION
This role can be located at HyperLight's offices in Massachusetts, USA, OR in Singapore. Work authorization is required at either location.
HyperLight is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.
INTRODUCTION
HyperLight is at the forefront of the commercialization of thin-film lithium niobate (TFLN) integrated photonics - a material and process technology that is enabling high-performance, scalable optical components across AI/datacom infrastructure, hyperscale computing, quantum computing, sensing, and beyond. Founded in 2018 and backed by leading venture capital, we’ve built a team and a platform focused on real-world mass deployment of TFLN photonics technology.
At the core of our work is the TFLN Chiplet™ platform — a modular, integrated architecture designed for scalability, manufacturability, and seamless integration into complex systems. It offers a rare combination of extraordinary performance and industrial readiness, enabling system developers across applications to deploy the technology fast and ready. We partner with our customers and suppliers from conceptualization, design, and prototyping phases, all the way through mass production to ensure smooth and rapid deployment of TFLN photonic technology.
We believe our platform is the key, in the golden age of integrated photonics, to empower humanity to the next level. We assembled a world-class team covering engineering, business, and operations. We believe in the power of integrity, innovation, collaboration, and pragmatic solutions. Our diverse team thrives on challenges and is united by a shared commitment to excellence. We take pride in tackling complex challenges with curiosity, humility, and a deep sense of care for one another.
If you are interested in pushing the limits of integrated photonics devices and revolutionizing their applications through hardware innovation, we are looking for you to join HyperLight’s growing team as a Senior Photonics Process Engineer. We are seeking highly motivated individuals who enjoy problem solving and will thrive in a collaborative environment.
Join us to make a real-world impact in a fast-paced, collaborative, and high-growth environment!
Responsibilities
As a Senior Photonics Process Engineer for Hybrid Integration, you will be a key technical leader driving the development, optimization, and scaling of fabrication processes for an advanced standalone TFLN platform and hybrid integration of TFLN with silicon-photonics platform. You will take ownership of advanced process node development, lead root-cause investigations, guide continuous improvement, and work cross-functionally to enable reliable high-volume manufacturing. This role is ideal for individuals who excel at hands-on problem-solving, process innovation, and collaborative execution. As part of your responsibilities, you will:
- Explore, define, and optimize next-generation fabrication processes for a high performance standalone TFLN PIC platform, including hybrid integration of TFLN to silicon photonics platforms, using advanced packaging technologies.
- Passive and active component design for hybrid TFLN SiPh platform.
- Conduct root cause analysis and implement solutions to achieve high yield targets.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Design, Test Engineering, and Production, to drive process optimization initiatives.
- Prepare and maintain documentation, including process specifications, standard operating procedures, and reports.
- Support the transfer and qualification of new products or processes into the manufacturing environment.
REQUIREMENTS
- PhD in Electrical Engineering, Applied Physics, Materials Science, Physics, or related fields.
- 5+ years of experience in integrated photonics, semiconductors, or microelectronics fabrication.
- Expertise in silicon photonics.
- Experience with TFLN.
- Expertise with advanced packaging (3D, 2.5D) technologies.
- Track record in developing and optimizing new nanofabrication processes.
- Strong problem-solving skills and ability to analyze complex data sets.
- Experience with RF/high-speed electronics is a plus.
- Strong communications skills with fluency in both English and Mandarin is a must.
BENEFITS
- Competitive market-based compensation
- Comprehensive health coverage, including medical, vision, and dental plans for individuals and families
- 401(k) retirement plans with employee matching
- Paid Parental Leave
- Life and disability insurance
- Commuter benefits and subsidies
- Professional growth and mentorship opportunities
LOCATION
This role can be located at HyperLight's offices in Massachusetts, USA, OR in Singapore. Work authorization is required at either location.
HyperLight is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.
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Which companies sponsor visas for photonics engineers in Massachusetts?
Several Massachusetts employers have a documented history of sponsoring work visas for photonics engineers. These include defense and aerospace contractors such as Raytheon Technologies and MIT Lincoln Laboratory, photonics and optical components firms like II-VI Incorporated, Coherent, and Lumentum, and semiconductor equipment companies concentrated along the Route 128 and I-495 corridors. University-affiliated research labs at MIT and Harvard also sponsor researchers in photonics-adjacent roles.
Which visa types are most common for photonics engineer roles in Massachusetts?
The H-1B is the most common visa category for photonics engineers in Massachusetts, as the role typically qualifies as a specialty occupation requiring at least a bachelor's degree in optics, photonics, electrical engineering, or physics. Employers with active government contracts sometimes sponsor O-1 visas for candidates with demonstrated research distinction. Some roles at defense contractors may require additional security clearance eligibility, which can affect sponsorship feasibility for certain nationalities.
Which cities in Massachusetts have the most photonics engineer sponsorship jobs?
Greater Boston and Cambridge host the highest concentration of photonics engineering roles, driven by proximity to MIT, Harvard, and major defense contractors. Burlington, Billerica, Andover, and Woburn along the Route 128 and I-495 corridors are significant hubs for optical components and laser systems companies. Lowell and the Merrimack Valley also have manufacturing and R&D facilities where photonics engineers are regularly recruited with visa sponsorship.
How to find photonics engineer visa sponsorship jobs in Massachusetts?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for international candidates looking for visa-sponsored photonics engineer roles in Massachusetts. You can filter directly by role and state to see employers with active sponsorship history in the photonics sector, covering companies across Greater Boston, the Route 128 corridor, and research institutions. Migrate Mate surfaces roles from employers who have previously filed H-1B petitions for photonics and optical engineering positions, saving significant research time.
What should international photonics engineers know about prevailing wages and hiring in Massachusetts?
Massachusetts generally falls in the higher wage tiers for photonics engineering roles, reflecting the cost of living in Greater Boston and demand from defense and semiconductor employers. Sponsoring employers must certify through a Labor Condition Application that they will pay at least the DOL prevailing wage for the specific role and location, which you can research independently using the OFLC Wage Search tool. Candidates with advanced degrees in optical physics or photonic systems, or with backgrounds in compound semiconductors and fiber optics, tend to find the strongest sponsorship opportunities in the state.
What is the prevailing wage for sponsored photonics engineer jobs in Massachusetts?
U.S. employers sponsoring a visa must pay at least the prevailing wage, which is what workers in the same role, area, and experience level typically earn. The Department of Labor sets this rate to make sure companies aren't hiring foreign workers simply because they'd accept lower pay than a U.S. worker. It varies by job title, location, and experience. You can look up current prevailing wage rates for any occupation and location using the OFLC Wage Search page.
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