Photonics Design Engineer
Photonics Design Engineer
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Job Brief:
Are you ready to be at the forefront of the next generation of photonic integrated circuits (PIC)
Our client is seeking a skilled Photonic Design Engineer to turn visionary technology into tangible solutions. This role is crucial in transforming information communication and quantum technologies making advanced photonics more accessible and efficient.
As a Photonic Design Engineer you will focus on modeling simulation and optimizing novel photonic and electrooptical systems based on thinfilm lithium niobate (TFLN). You will play a key role in developing our process design kit (PDK) component library and innovative PIC circuits ensuring toptier performance and integration. This position involves close collaboration with multidisciplinary teams particularly in experimental characterization and process development to bring groundbreaking photonic solutions from concept to market.
Responsibilities:
Photonic Design: Develop and optimize various photonic PDK components including passive electrooptics and active components based on TFLN using FEM or FDTD simulation methods in Lumerical or COMSOL.
PDK Development: Develop implement and maintain the PDK in various EDA design software such as Nazca Luceda and Synopsys covering both layouts and physical models of each component.
PIC Circuits Layout: Model and simulate PIC designs (including GDS layouts) at the circuit level focusing on innovative solutions to improve performance and reliability.
Collaboration: Work closely with the fabrication team to ensure that designs are manufacturable and meet quality standards and implement PDK physical models based on statistical measurements.
Customer Guidance: Provide technical support and expertise to sales and marketing teams assisting in customer engagement and product specification.
Technical Expertise: Stay uptodate with industry trends and advancements in PIC technology and design methodologies.
Documentation: Document and maintain comprehensive records of PDK revisions updates and usage guidelines.
EU Projects: Participate in and contribute to international national and publicfunded projects (e.g. Horizon Europe) including technical contributions and involvement in grant writing and reporting.
Skills Required:
Educational Background: A PhD or Masters degree in Photonics Electrical Engineering or a related field.
Experience: A minimum of 3 years of experience in integrated photonics and microwave photonics with at least 2 years of experience in PIC design modeling and optimization.
Technical Skills: Proficiency in FEM simulation tools for photonic and electronic design such as Lumerical COMSOL or similar. Good knowledge of EDA design tools like IPKISS (Luceda) Nazca or Synopsys OptoDesigner. Expertise in Python coding is essential.
Communication Skills: Excellent communication skills with the ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team and interact with customers to understand their design needs and propose solutions.
ProblemSolving: Strong analytical skills and a proactive approach to solving technical challenges.
Adaptability: Ability to thrive in a fastpaced startup environment demonstrating flexibility and resilience in the face of change.
Language Skills: Fluency in English is required; knowledge of German or French is an advantage.
Employment Type
Full Time
