Jobs and Careers
HE

Hewlett Packard Labs -- Silicon Photonics Research Scientist (Early Career)

Hewlett Packard Enterprise
United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 18 Feb 2026
💰 $243,000/yr($120,000/yr$243,000/yr)

About the role

Hewlett Packard Labs -- Silicon Photonics Research Scientist (Early Career)

  

This role has been designed as ‘’Onsite’ with an expectation that you will primarily work from an HPE office.

Who We Are:

Hewlett Packard Enterprise is the global edge-to-cloud company advancing the way people live and work. We help companies connect, protect, analyze, and act on their data and applications wherever they live, from edge to cloud, so they can turn insights into outcomes at the speed required to thrive in today’s complex world. Our culture thrives on finding new and better ways to accelerate what’s next. We know varied backgrounds are valued and succeed here. We have the flexibility to manage our work and personal needs. We make bold moves, together, and are a force for good. If you are looking to stretch and grow your career our culture will embrace you. Open up opportunities with HPE.

Job Description:

   

Role and Responsibilities

The Large-Scale Integrated Photonics Laboratory at Hewlett Packard Labs has an immediate opening for a Research Scientist position with a background in Photonics.  The critical tasks are the design and measurement of photonic devices and circuits.  Successful candidates will have hands-on experience in photonics design, test, and measurement as well as familiarity with design and simulation tools suitable for photonic devices. Specific activities include:

  • Conception and design of photonic devices such as photodetectors, modulators, and passive devices.

  • Expertise in the test and measurement of active and passive photonic devices

  • Dissemination of results through peer-reviewed journals and conferences

Hewlett Packard Labs is an international research organization with its headquarters and largest facility located in Milpitas, California. As the central research organization for Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE), Hewlett Packard Labs' purpose is to deliver breakthrough technologies and technology advancements that provide a competitive advantage for the company, by investing in fundamental science and technology in areas of interest to HPE and getting the resulting technologies ready for adoption into new and existing markets.

Qualifications and Education Requirements

  • Must hold a PhD in Physics, Electrical Engineering, or Materials

  • 1 to 5 years of hands-on experience in integrated photonics research

  • Experience with the design of photonics devices

  • Experience with testing and evaluation of photonics devices

  • Good written and verbal communication skills will be required for technical reporting and problem solving.

Additional Skills:

Accountability, Accountability, Action Planning, Active Learning, Active Listening, Agile Methodology, Agile Scrum Development, Analytical Thinking, Bias, Coaching, Creativity, Critical Thinking, Cross-Functional Teamwork, Data Analysis Management, Data Collection Management (Inactive), Data Controls, Design, Design Thinking, Empathy, Follow-Through, Group Problem Solving, Growth Mindset, Intellectual Curiosity (Inactive), Long Term Planning, Managing Ambiguity {+ 5 more}

What We Can Offer You:

Health & Wellbeing

We strive to provide our team members and their loved ones with a comprehensive suite of benefits that supports their physical, financial and emotional wellbeing.

Personal & Professional Development

We also invest in your career because the better you are, the better we all are. We have specific programs catered to helping you reach any career goals you have — whether you want to become a knowledge expert in your field or apply your skills to another division.

Unconditional Inclusion

We are unconditionally inclusive in the way we work and celebrate individual uniqueness. We know varied backgrounds are valued and succeed here. We have the flexibility to manage our work and personal needs. We make bold moves, together, and are a force for good.

Let's Stay Connected:

Follow @HPECareers on Instagram to see the latest on people, culture and tech at HPE.

#unitedstates

Job:

Engineering

Job Level:

TCP_03

    

"The expected salary/wage range for this position is provided below. Actual offer may vary from this range based upon geographic location, work experience, education/training, and/or skill level.
– United States

Apply for this role

Generate a tailored application kit with a matched cover letter, interview prep, and CV highlights — in under 60 seconds.

Apply Now →Generate Application Kit

Free account required — sign up in 30s

Company

Hewlett Packard Enterprise

View company profile →