Photonics Design Engineer – High-Speed Modulators

microTECH Global LTD; Gent; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading R&D organization in Belgium is seeking a Photonics Design Engineer to lead the development of high-speed modulators. You will explore innovative concepts, design, validate, and enhance photonic components for cutting-edge silicon photonics technology. The ideal candidate holds a PhD or MSc with extensive experience in photonics modeling and RF characterization tools. This role offers a full-time, permanent schedule with the opportunity to contribute to advancements in optical communication.

Qualifications

• 3+ years' experience with a PhD or 6+ years' experience with an MSc in relevant fields.
• Proven track record in high-speed modulator development projects.
• General knowledge of silicon photonics devices and process flows.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of high-speed modulators.
• Design and validate photonic components, subsystems, and circuits.
• Collaborate with process teams for performance enhancement.

Skills

Photonics modelling tools (Lumerical, Photon Design, COMSOL)

RF modelling and process modelling tools

Layout tools (Luceda Ipkiss)

Python

Linux

Education

PhD in Photonics, Electrical Engineering, Physics, or related field

MSc in Photonics, Electrical Engineering, Physics, or related field

Job description

Job Description

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. (Note: removed stray <)li> to avoid confusion.
• 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.

Apply Now! – Take the next step in your career and contribute to ground‑breaking advancements in photonics.