Expert Photonics & Optical Integration R&D

Austria Technologie & Systemtechnik AG; Leoben; On-site; EUR 55,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Structured onboarding program

Training opportunities

Modern company canteen

Free parking and e-charging stations

Diverse health measures

Job summary

Austria Technologie & Systemtechnik AG in Leoben seeks an Expert in Photonics & Optical Integration R&D. In this role, you will develop and evaluate electro‑optical integration concepts within a multi‑partner R&D project, focusing on co-design across various domains.

The ideal candidate will have a Master’s or PhD in a relevant field and relevant industrial experience. The company offers a structured onboarding program, modern amenities, and diverse employee benefits, promoting personal and professional growth.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or PhD in Photonics, Electrical Engineering, Physics, Electronics, or comparable technical field.
• Relevant experience in photonics, optical integration, or advanced packaging.
• Ability to analyze and interpret complex technical data.

Responsibilities

• Develop and evaluate electro‑optical integration concepts.
• Contribute to co‑design activities across optical, electrical, and packaging domains.
• Support definition and evaluation of coupling approaches and optical interfaces.

Skills

Photonics knowledge

Optical Integration

Advanced Packaging

Analytical Skills

Fluency in English

Education

Master’s degree or PhD in a relevant technical field

Tools

Optical simulation software

Design tools for Photonic integrated circuits (PIC)

Job description

Expert Photonics & Optical Integration R&D

In your role you will be responsible for the development and evaluation of electro‑optical integration concepts within a multi‑partner R&D project. You will focus on co‑design across optical, electrical, and packaging domains, ensuring that concepts are feasible under system‑level and manufacturing constraints. The position bridges photonic design, system requirements, and integration approaches, and contributes to the assessment of viable solutions for future development and industrialization.

Your Responsibilities

• Develop and evaluate electro‑optical integration concepts to support system‑level objectives within the project
• Contribute to co‑design activities across optical, electrical, and packaging domains to ensure technically consistent and feasible solutions
• Support definition and evaluation of coupling approaches, optical interfaces, and system architecture.
• Analyze simulation and experimental results to assess performance, limitations, and feasibility of integration approaches
• Identify technical challenges, constraints, and trade‑offs between performance, manufacturability, and integration complexity
• Interface with external partners and research organizations to align technical approaches and consolidate results
• Support preparation of technical reports, presentations, and internal documentation
• Contribute to knowledge transfer within the organization regarding electro‑optical integration approaches

Your Profile

• Master’s degree or PhD in Photonics, Electrical Engineering, Physics, Electronics, or a comparable technical field
• Relevant experience in photonics, optical integration, or advanced packaging in an industrial research‑driven environment
• Experience with Photonic integrated circuit (PIC) design, optical simulation, optical system design, optical communication systems or optoelectronic components is an advantage
• Experience with advanced packaging with optical integration (e.g. co‑packaged optics, photonic assembly)
• Experience with substrate, PCB, or advanced packaging manufacturing environments, including an understanding of process capabilities and limitations, is considered an advantage
• Understanding of interactions between optical, electrical, and packaging domains
• Ability to analyze and interpret complex technical data (simulation and experimental)
• Ability to work across interfaces between research, development, and engineering teams
• Fluency in English

Our Offer

• A meaningful role with opportunities for long‑term growth in an international environment
• Chance to actively contribute to AT&S´ success and to create value
• A structured and tailor‑made onboarding program along with continual training opportunities
• Modern company canteen with freshly prepared meals every day
• Free parking spaces and e‑charging stations
• Diverse health measures and a wide range of employee benefits

AT&S is an equal opportunity employer. We embrace diversity and are dedicated to empowering people to reach their potential by fostering their unique talents and strengths. The employment is in accordance with the Austrian Collective Agreement for the Electrical and Electronics Industry, employment group G, and we offer competitive salaries and additional benefits based on your performance, experience and qualification.