Photonics Design Expert – Silicon Photonics

European Tech Recruit; Gent; Sur place; EUR 90 000 - 120 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Our Ghent-based client, a leading global technology company, seeks a Photonics Design Expert to define architectures and co-design silicon photonics for next-generation optical interconnects and coherent communications.

You will work with photonics engineers and product designers, driving concept studies from R&D to new product introduction, and collaborate with solution, process, and packaging teams to deliver high-performance devices.

Qualifications

• In-depth knowledge of integrated optics and optoelectronic components.
• Understanding silicon photonics trends and strategic directions.
• Experience integrating photonic ICs with electronics in transceiver modules.
• Hands-on experience with photonics modelling tools.
• Experience with IPKISS, Python, and VPI software.

Responsabilités

• Lead architecture definition for silicon photonics chip designs.
• Lead optoelectronic co-design for modulators, detectors, and drivers.
• Oversee 2.5D/3D packaging to ensure high-speed signal integrity.
• Guide collaboration with solution, process and packaging teams.
• Lead new concept studies from R&D to product introduction.
• Work with photonics engineers and product designers to build a silicon photonics portfolio.

Connaissances

Integrated optics

Silicon photonics

Optelelectronic components

Team leadership

Project management

Stakeholder communication

Formation

PhD in Photonics

Outils

Photon Design

Lumerical

IPKISS

Python

VPI software

Description du poste

About the role

Our client, a leading global technology company with a significant R&D presence in Ghent, is looking for a Photonics Design Expert to join their silicon photonics team. This is an opportunity to lead architecture definition and co-design activities for next-generation optical interconnect and coherent communication solutions, working alongside a strong team of photonics engineers and product designers.

Please note - this is a 100% onsite role and you must have the right to work in Belgium to be considered.

What you will be doing

• Gain insights into development trends in the optical communications field and build continuous competitiveness in silicon photonics technology for short-reach optical interconnects and coherent optical communications
• Lead new concept studies and product development projects from the R&D stage through new product introduction
• Guide the definition of complex silicon photonics chip architectures and deliver best-in-class performance for active and passive components
• Lead optoelectronic co-design activities for modulators, detectors, drivers, and transimpedance amplifiers
• Lead the optimisation of overall optoelectronic systems using 2.5D and 3D advanced packaging to ensure high-speed signal integrity
• Work as part of a team of photonics engineers and product designers dedicated to developing a silicon photonics device and product portfolio
• Collaborate closely with solution, process, and packaging teams to ensure successful implementation of the architecture and key technologies

What you will need

• In-depth knowledge of integrated optics and optoelectronic components
• Deep understanding of silicon photonics technology trends and the ability to identify key technology directions
• Working knowledge of integrating photonic integrated circuits with electronic integrated circuits, RF integrated circuits, and driver circuitry in transceiver modules or equivalent subsystem applications
• Hands-on experience with photonics modelling tools such as Photon Design and Lumerical
• Experience with Luceda IPKISS, Python, VPI software, or similar tools would be advantageous
• Ph.D. preferred in Photonics, Electrical Engineering, Physics, or a related field
• At least five years of professional experience in the photonics industry
• Experience in the design and testing of silicon photonics, with a successful track record in product development
• Experience defining product specifications, developing yield-improvement strategies, identifying new business opportunities, and supporting commercially focused product decisions
• Experience in high-density optoelectronic integration using 2.5D or 3D advanced packaging
• Experience in the co-design of optoelectronic chips is preferred
• Proven project and product management experience, including bringing new components or systems into volume production
• Experience communicating effectively with stakeholders to secure internal funding for new R&D projects

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