Photonics Design Engineer – High-Speed Modulators

microTECH Global LTD; Belgique; Sur place; EUR 70 000 - 110 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

microTECH Global LTD in Belgium seeks a Photonics Design Engineer to lead high-speed modulator development for 400G+ applications. You will design, simulate, and validate photonic components and subsystems in a cutting-edge silicon photonics program.

The role requires a PhD (or MSc with significant experience) in Photonics, Electrical Engineering, or Physics, with hands-on experience in photonic modelling tools (Lumerical, COMSOL) and RF/process modelling.

Qualifications

• PhD or MSc with strong photonics background and hands-on project experience.
• Experience designing and testing photonic components in silicon photonics or III/V materials.
• Proven track record in high-speed modulator development and RF integration.

Responsabilités

• Develop advanced silicon photonics platforms for high-speed modulators.
• Evaluate modulator topologies and integrate new materials into mass-manufacturing platforms.
• Define test plans and analyze experimental data during R&D phases.
• Collaborate with process and test teams to ensure successful development.

Connaissances

RF Modelling

Python

Linux

Formation

PhD in Photonics, EE, Physics

MSc in Photonics, EE, Physics

Outils

Lumerical

Photon Design

COMSOL

Luceda Ipkiss

Description du poste

Photonics Design Engineer – High-Speed Modulators

Location: Belgium
Schedule: Full-time, Permanent

We are partnering with a leading R&D organisation in Belgium and the Netherlands to recruit an experienced Photonics Design Engineer. This role offers the chance to work on high-speed modulators, explore new concepts and materials, and contribute to cutting-edge silicon photonics technology for next-generation optical communication.

Role Overview

As a Photonics Design Engineer, you will lead the development of high-speed modulators, exploring innovative concepts and material systems. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to design, validate, and enhance photonic components, subsystems, and circuits, driving performance toward 400G+ applications.

Key Responsibilities

• Work as part of a photonic design team to develop advanced silicon photonics platforms.
• Introduce new high-speed modulator concepts, including opto-electronic and RF line design.
• Evaluate different modulator topologies, including micro-ring and Mach-Zehnder modulators.
• Integrate new material systems into existing mass-manufacturing platforms to enhance performance.
• Collaborate with process teams to improve or replace process modules of high-speed modulators.
• Design and validate photonic components, subsystems, and circuits.
• Define test plans and analyse experimental data during the R&D phase.
• Work closely with component/module and test teams to ensure successful development.

Requirements & Qualifications:

• PhD in Photonics, Electrical Engineering, Physics, or a related field with 3+ years’ experience, or MSc in Photonics, Electrical Engineering, Physics, or a related field with 6+ years’ experience.
• Design and testing of photonic components in silicon photonics or III/V materials.
• Proven track record in managing high-speed modulator development projects.
• Hands-on experience with photonics modelling tools (Lumerical, Photon Design, COMSOL, etc.).
• Hands-on experience with RF modelling and process modelling tools.
• General knowledge of silicon photonics devices and process flows.
• Hands-on experience with layout tools (e.g., Luceda Ipkiss).
• RF characterization experience, Python, and Linux are advantageous.