Senior 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

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.