Photonics Engineer

About the Role 

We are seeking a Photonics Engineer for our facility in Pleasanton, California. You will be a key member of the Research and Development team that develops new technologies and products based on functional nanostructured coatings fabricated using proprietary Rolling Mask Lithography (RML®) equipment and process technology. Your role will be to support several programs, including design and fabrication of novel transparent conductive films (Nanoweb®) for transparent antenna and heater applications, and development and fabrication of advanced nanostructured dielectric films for thermal emission control. 

About Us: 

Meta Materials Inc. “META®” (NASDAQ: MMAT) is a developer of high-performance functional materials and nanocomposites. META® delivers previously unachievable performance, across a range of applications, by inventing, designing, developing and manufacturing sustainable, highly functional materials. Our broad electromagnetic technology platforms enable leading global brands to deliver breakthrough products to their customers in consumer electronics, 5G communications, health and wellness, aerospace, automotive, and clean energy. Our nano-optic technology provides anti-counterfeiting security features for government documents and currencies and authentication for brands. Our achievements have been widely recognized, including being named a Lux Research Innovator of the Year in 2021. Learn more at www.metamaterial.com 

Some of the typical responsibilities will include:  

• Computational design of metamaterial coatings with advanced optical, electrical and thermal functionalities.   
• Support fabrication and characterization of nanostructured optical films incorporating advanced AR and thermal coatings.  
• Provide novel metamaterial design solutions for the development of RF/optical beam shaping surfaces for enhancing 5G communication systems, transparent antenna and wireless sensing technologies 

• Development of RF, optical and electrical characterization tools for high-throughput and large-scale characterization of fabricated structures.  
• Assessment of large-scale fabrication feasibility using RML technology. This includes characterization in terms of their structural and optical properties, identification of fundamental limitations and limitations imposed by fabrication tools.  
• Assessment of reliability, stability, and robustness (thermal, environmental, mechanical) of fabricated films.  

Minimum qualifications: 

• PhD in Physics, Electrical Engineering or relevant Applied Sciences 

• 5 years of experience in the design and optimization of nanostructured optical systems using analytical models and computational simulation tools, FFT, FEM and FDTD, e.g. Lumerical, COMSOL, CST, Sentaurus, RSOFT etc.  
• Experience in advanced lithography tools and processes (e-beam, nanoimprint, phase mask lithography etc.).  
• Experience with an innovative, fast paced environment proving products meet industry standards.  
• Fast technical and/or scientific document generation/modification.  

Preferred qualifications and experience: 

• Semiconductor device physics and modelling.  
• Optical and Electrical Characterization of thin film material systems.  
• Experience with thermal modelling 

Feel like you can’t tick all the boxes above? If you have some of the skills and experience that we’re looking for and are willing to use your talent to learn the rest, we encourage you to apply! 

What You’ll Love About Us:  

META is a fast-growing company with a positive and committed work culture and a phenomenally talented workforce. Our employees are inspired to do exceptional and innovative work, are proud to contribute to the success of the company and are our greatest asset.  

META attracts people from many countries and cultures, with over 25 spoken languages represented across our teams. META believes that diversity drives creativity and innovation. We welcome and encourage applications from underrepresented populations; Aboriginal peoples, racialized persons, people living with disabilities (including invisible and episodic disabilities) and members of the LGBTQ2 community. 

Our Benefits:  

• META (MMAT) Equity 

• Retirement Savings Matching  
• Company provided Group Health Insurance (medical, dental, vision).  
• Competitive paid time off policy; vacation, paid sick leave; personal days; time off between Christmas day and New Year’s day 
• Casual dress