Photonics Fabrication Engineer - SNSPD Nano.

Job Description

Job Title: Photonics Fabrication Process Engineer - SNSPD Nanofabrication. Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Job type: Full-time (Mid-level)

This role supports the development of advanced photonic quantum computing hardware through cutting-edge fabrication and detector technologies.

Responsibilities:

• Support the fabrication and performance improvement of Superconducting Nanowire Single Photon Detectors (SNSPDs) used in photon number resolving systems.
• Develop and optimize cleanroom fabrication processes for photonic quantum hardware.
• Perform thin-film characterization and metrology to ensure device quality and performance;
• Operate cleanroom tools including photolithography, electron beam lithography, deposition, and etching systems.
• Interface with internal teams to understand detector performance requirements and translate them into fabrication processes.
• Develop cleanroom recipes and maintain accurate process documentation;
• Apply statistical process control methods to monitor and improve fabrication consistency.
• Travel within Canada to support cleanroom development at partner facilities.

Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in Physics, Engineering, Experimental Sciences, or a related field with a focus on device fabrication.
• At least three years of hands-on cleanroom process development experience.
• Strong experience with thin-film stack metrology, characterization, and optimization.
• Practical knowledge of AFM, SEM, ellipsometry, and plasma or wet etching techniques;
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment while managing multiple priorities.
• Excellent communication skills and experience working in collaborative teams.

Preferred:

• PhD in Physics, Engineering, Experimental Sciences, or a related discipline.
• Understanding of cryogenic detector physics, including superconducting detector technologies;
• Experience fabricating or working with cryogenic detectors such as SNSPDs, TES, or MKIDs.
• Experience writing Python code for data analysis and statistical reporting.

Benefits and instructions:

• Base salary range of 110,000 to 130,000 CAD, depending on location and experience.
• Eligibility for equity and a comprehensive benefits package.
• Opportunity to work on state-of-the-art quantum hardware with real-world impact;
• Inclusive, barrier-free workplace with support for accommodations during the recruitment process.
• Use of AI tools in hiring assessments, with final decisions made by human reviewers.