Physics Student- Experimental Photonic Integrated Circuits R&D

Elbit Systems Israel

Elbit Systems Israel

Posted on Apr 23, 2026
<div style="text-align: left; direction: ltr">Elbit Systems is an international high technology company engaged in a wide range of programs throughout the world, primarily in the defense and homeland security arenas</div><div style="text-align: left; direction: ltr"><br></div><div style="text-align: left; direction: ltr">We develop and supply a broad portfolio of airborne, land and naval systems and products for defense, homeland security and commercial applications</div><div style="text-align: left; direction: ltr"><br></div><div style="text-align: left; direction: ltr"><br></div><div style="text-align: left; direction: ltr"><br></div><div style="text-align: left; direction: ltr">Job is located in Rehovot.</div><div style="text-align: left; direction: ltr"><br></div><div style="text-align: left; direction: ltr"><br></div><div style="text-align: left; direction: ltr"><br></div><div style="text-align: left; direction: ltr"><br></div><div style="text-align: left; direction: ltr"><br></div><div style="text-align: left; direction: ltr">We are seeking a talented MSc or PhD student to join our Photonic Integrated Circuits Lab.</div><div style="text-align: left; direction: ltr"><br></div><div style="text-align: left; direction: ltr">The lab focuses on experimental research and development of silicon photonics and integrated electro‑optical devices, closely connected to future product technologies.</div><div style="text-align: left; direction: ltr"><br></div><div style="text-align: left; direction: ltr"><br></div><div style="text-align: left; direction: ltr"><br></div><div style="text-align: left; direction: ltr">Responsibilities:</div><div style="text-align: left; direction: ltr"><br></div><div style="text-align: left; direction: ltr">Design, set up, operate, and improve experimental laboratory systems for characterizing photonic and electro‑optical devices</div><div style="text-align: left; direction: ltr"><br></div><div style="text-align: left; direction: ltr">Perform hands‑on optical and electro‑optical measurements on photonic integrated circuits</div><div style="text-align: left; direction: ltr"><br></div><div style="text-align: left; direction: ltr">Build and run experimental setups and take part in iterative experimental campaigns, from concept to validated results</div><div style="text-align: left; direction: ltr"><br></div><div style="text-align: left; direction: ltr">Collect, process, and analyze experimental data with emphasis on physical insight and interpretation</div><div style="text-align: left; direction: ltr"><br></div><div style="text-align: left; direction: ltr">Compare experimental results with theoretical models and numerical simulations</div><div style="text-align: left; direction: ltr"><br></div><div style="text-align: left; direction: ltr">Identify experimental limitations, sources of error, and potential improvement paths</div><div style="text-align: left; direction: ltr"><br></div><div style="text-align: left; direction: ltr">Document experimental procedures, data, and results in technical reports and presentations</div><div style="text-align: left; direction: ltr"><br></div><div style="text-align: left; direction: ltr"><br></div><div style="text-align: left; direction: ltr"><br></div><div style="text-align: left; direction: ltr"><br></div><div style="text-align: left; direction: ltr"><br></div><div style="text-align: left; direction: ltr">Requirements:</div><div style="text-align: left; direction: ltr"><br></div><div style="text-align: left; direction: ltr">MSc or PhD student in Physics, Electrical Engineering, Electro‑Optics, or a related field</div><div style="text-align: left; direction: ltr"><br></div><div style="text-align: left; direction: ltr">At least one year of studies remaining</div><div style="text-align: left; direction: ltr"><br></div><div style="text-align: left; direction: ltr">Background in optics, photonics, lasers, or electromagnetics</div><div style="text-align: left; direction: ltr"><br></div><div style="text-align: left; direction: ltr">Strong inclination toward experimental, hands‑on laboratory work</div><div style="text-align: left; direction: ltr"><br></div><div style="text-align: left; direction: ltr">Ability to analyze data, draw physical conclusions, and communicate results clearly</div><div style="text-align: left; direction: ltr"><br></div><div style="text-align: left; direction: ltr">Independent thinking combined with effective teamwork in a research environment</div><div style="text-align: left; direction: ltr"><br></div><div style="text-align: left; direction: ltr"><br></div><div style="text-align: left; direction: ltr"><br></div><div style="text-align: left; direction: ltr"><br></div><div style="text-align: left; direction: ltr"><br></div><div style="text-align: left; direction: ltr">Advantages:</div><div style="text-align: left; direction: ltr"><br></div><div style="text-align: left; direction: ltr">Prior exposure to silicon photonics or integrated optical devices</div><div style="text-align: left; direction: ltr"><br></div><div style="text-align: left; direction: ltr">Experience with simulation tools such as Lumerical, COMSOL, or similar</div><div style="text-align: left; direction: ltr"><br></div><div style="text-align: left; direction: ltr">Familiarity with experimental data processing using MATLAB or Python</div><div style="text-align: left; direction: ltr"><br></div><div style="text-align: left; direction: ltr"><br></div><div style="text-align: left; direction: ltr"><br></div><div style="text-align: left; direction: ltr"><br></div><div style="text-align: left; direction: ltr"><br></div><div style="text-align: left; direction: ltr">Why Join Us</div><div style="text-align: left; direction: ltr"><br></div><div style="text-align: left; direction: ltr">Flexible working hours adapted to academic schedules</div><div style="text-align: left; direction: ltr"><br></div><div style="text-align: left; direction: ltr">Substantial ownership of experimental systems and measurements</div><div style="text-align: left; direction: ltr"><br></div><div style="text-align: left; direction: ltr">Close mentorship by senior experimental physicists</div><div style="text-align: left; direction: ltr"><br></div><div style="text-align: left; direction: ltr">Direct exposure to advanced industrial photonics R&D within a multidisciplinary environment</div><div style="text-align: left; direction: ltr"><br></div><div style="text-align: left; direction: ltr"><br></div><div style="text-align: left; direction: ltr"><br></div><div style="text-align: left; direction: ltr">If you’re motivated by experimental physics, photonic technologies, and real‑world impact within advanced defense systems, this is a unique opportunity to grow and contribute as part of Elbit Systems’ cutting‑edge R&D activities.</div><div style="text-align: left; direction: ltr"><br></div><div style="text-align: left; direction: ltr">**Only suitable applications will be considered.</div><div style="text-align: left; direction: ltr">#Rehovot</div>