IP and Patent Engineer

Are you passionate about pushing the boundaries of photonic integrated circuit (PIC) technology? Lightium, a leading-edge photonics startup, is looking for a skilled IP and Patent Engineer to spearhead its patent drafting and IP management activities related to Lightium’s proprietary thin-film lithium niobate (TFLN) technology. This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the next generation of photonics solutions by IP protecting the components, technology and solutions of Lightium’s proprietary TFLN technology and by securing Lightium’s freedom to operate by working with leading patent and law firms in the field.

Position Summary
As a IP and Patent Engineer, you will be responsible for growing Lightium’s patent portfolio and securing freedom-to-operate for Lightium and its customers. You will have the opportunity to leverage your previous experience in the field of photonics and your education as patent professional or otherwise acquired skills in patent drafting and patent filing to the field of integrated photonics and Lightium’s TFLN platform.

Key Responsibilities
IP extraction and disclosure drafting: You will actively working with the different teams in the R&D organization including design team, PDK team, process development team, characterization team and test team to support extraction of IP relevant information. You’ll act as ambassador and will be responsible for the training the team in the field of disclosure drafting and preparation of documents for the patent professionals. Foster a culture of IP excellence by training and coaching Lightium’s staff for improved disclosure quality and quantity.