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New College Grad Physicist/Scientist (PhD - Santa Clara, CA_

Applied MaterialsSanta Clara, CA

$138,000–190,000/yr

Posted Sep 22, 2026

What you’d do

PhD-level scientist to research and develop optical, photonic, and electromagnetic systems, including modeling, simulation, and experimental validation of optical metrology and sensing approaches. Full time in Santa Clara, CA. Found on the employer's careers page on Oct 18, 2026. Apply through the link.

You’ll need

  • PhD in Physics, Applied Physics, Optical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Photonics, or related
  • Strong background in optics, electromagnetics, or photonics
  • Experience with optical design and simulation tools (Zemax, Lumerical, COMSOL, FDTD/FEM)
  • Proficiency in scientific programming and data analysis

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