Scientific Project Manager, Silicon Photonics

Moventas Wind Ltd; Suomi; On-site; CAD 96,000 - 144,000; Full time

Job summary

VTT in Espoo, Finland, is seeking a Senior Scientist to join the Silicon Photonics team and lead research projects funded by VTT, public funders and customers. You will contribute to design, fabrication, assembly, packaging and testing of silicon photonics.

A Master’s degree in physics, photonics or electrical engineering, hands-on photonics experience, and proven project leadership are required. Excellent English communication and the ability to collaborate across disciplines are essential for

Qualifications

• Master's degree in physics, photonics, electrical engineering or related field with dedicated courses covering theory, technology and applications of photonics.
• Basic understanding of optical waveguides, optical single-mode fibers, lasers, lenses and photodetectors.
• Experience leading at least one project proposal or commercial offer relating to photonics technology development.
• Experience leading at least one research, development or innovation project as a project manager with multiple people in the project team.
• Hands-on experience in at least one of the following photonics research tasks: design, simulation, chip/wafer processing, photonics assembly/packaging and optical measurements.
• Experience in at least one relevant application area for silicon photonics such as optical communication, optical sensors, LiDARs, optical spectroscopy, advanced optical imaging or optical computing.
• Proficient in oral and written communication in English

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of specific technologies, applications and/or partnerships in silicon photonics depending on your own expertise
• Lead projects, which may be either public-funded or customer projects
• Prepare projects plans, funding applications and contract R&D offers in collaboration with your colleagues
• Have direct contacts with present and potential customers with the support of your colleagues and VTT's sales organization
• Network within and outside VTT to improve the visibility of our silicon photonic technology and to support the launch of new projects and partnerships
• Disseminate information about our results and offering via publications and presentations
• Contribute to the design, fabrication, assembly, packaging or testing of silicon photonics, depending on your own skills and preferences

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Communication skills (English)

Education

Master's degree in physics, photonics, electrical engineering or related field

Job description

Scientific Project Manager, Silicon Photonics

Are you interested inphotonics integrationand looking for a new job opportunity in the field?Would you like to develop innovative technology with superb colleagues who are top experts in their field? Do you wanttowork at the interface of academy and industryusingstate-of-the-artresearch facilities? VTT might be just the place for you.

VTT is one of the leading applied research organisations in Europe. What unites us are curiosity, a passion for learning and a purpose: to solve the biggest challenges of our timeand turn them into sustainable growth and well-being. Our cross-disciplinary community of over 2300 brilliant mindsisfocused on creating impact through science-based innovation.Get to know us further by exploringVTT's tech & infra .

We arenowlooking foraSenior Scientistto join ourSilicon photonicsteam.

As aSeniorScientist, youwillbroadlycontribute tothedevelopmentof ouroptical waveguide technologyand its use in many different applications. Our photonic integrated circuit (PIC) technologycoversthedesign, fabrication,assembly, packaging andtesting ofcomponents,circuitsand systems that are based on optical waveguides integrated onsmall silicon chips.All thesedevelopment steps can be done at VTT, including200 mm wafer processingin ourMicronovaclean room facility in Espoo,although we also collaborate with many other organizations todothese tasks.Depending on your own skills andpreferences, you can have hands-on contributions in some of the technology development steps. However, your primary role will bea project managerwhoispreparing and leadingresearch projectsthat are funded by VTT,various public funding organizationsand our customers.

OurSilicon Photonicsteamis one of the global pioneers in the development ofPIC technology.Wemainly focusonPICsthat are based on silicon-on-insulator(SOI)or silicon nitridewaveguides,whileweoften hybridintegratethese withother materialsand PIC technologies.Our3 µm thick SOIwaveguides allow to makelow-lossPICs for an extremely wide range of infraredwavelengths (1.2 -4µm), while theSiNwaveguidesextend thefeasiblewavelength range to visible wavelengths.Our PIC technologycan be used in many different applications, such as optical communication, computing,sensingand imaging.It is also linked toartificial intelligence andquantumtechnologies.We believe that PIC technology plays a key role in solving many global challenges(climate change,healthcare,power-efficient digitalizationetc.),while also offering good business opportunities.

• Lead the development of specifictechnologies, applicationsand/orpartnerships in silicon photonicsdepending on your ownexpertise
• Lead projects, which may be either public-funded or customer projects
• Prepareprojects plans, funding applications and contract R&D offersin collaborationwithyour colleagues
• Have direct contacts with present and potential customerswith the support of your colleagues andVTT's sales organization
• Network within and outside VTT to improve the visibility ofour silicon photonictechnology and to support thelaunch of new projects and partnerships
• Disseminateinformation about our results and offeringvia publications and presentations
• Contribute tothedesign, fabrication, assembly, packagingortesting ofsilicon photonics, depending on your own skills and preferences

Who we are looking for:

• At leastMaster's degree in physics,photonics,electrical engineering or related field with dedicated coursesthat cover the theory,technologyand applications of photonics
• At least basic understanding about the theory and technology of optical waveguides, optical single-modefibers, lasers,lensesand photodetectors
• Experience from leading the preparation of at least oneproject proposal or commercial offer relating to photonics technology development
• Experience from leadingat least oneresearch,developmentorinnovationprojectas a project managerwithmultiple people inthe project team
• Hands‑on experienceinat least oneof the following photonics research tasks:design, simulation, chip/wafer processing,photonics assembly/packagingandoptical measurements
• Experience from at least onerelevantapplication area forsiliconphotonics, suchas optical communication, optical sensors, lidars, optical spectroscopy,advancedopticalimagingor optical computing.Please note thatexperience from photovoltaics,illuminationand machine visionapplicationsdoesn'tqualifyfor thisrequirement, unless itinvolvesPIC technology.
• Proficient in oral and written communication in English

As a person, we hope that you are:

• A fast learner whois capable of workingin a flexible and independentmanner, andcollaborating with colleagues across different fields of science and technology. We appreciate curiosity, passion as well as the ability to take the long-term perspective and find beyond-the-obvious solutions.
• Able to work well in a multiculturalteam with English as the primary language at work.

With VTT,you’llenjoy:/What we offer you:

• Visionary work in technology.We offer positions at thecutting-edgeof technology and engineering from next generation microelectronics and quantum technology to automation and robotics, energy systems and more. Our research agenda is dedicated to creating sustainable growth by solving systemic and technological challenges, so your work will go towards creating real, positive impact. Read more about our strategy –the path of exponential hope .
• Fascinating projects, excellent research environment.Our researchers get to work on a combination ofcutting-edgeacademic research and applied customer projects, both locally and internationally. At VTT,you’llhavestate-of-the-artresearch facilities at your disposal, suchasMicronova, the Finnish research infrastructure for micro-, nano- and quantum technologies.
• Great careeropportunities, superb colleagues.At VTT, excellence in research is a strategic priority. We offer long-term positions and stable career paths in top-level research. People tend to stay with us over 10 years since there are always new roles andresponsibilities to grow into. Collaborating in a cross-disciplinary community with superb colleagues is a source of learning, inspiration, and fun.Read more aboutour organisational culture as the builder of the world's most meaningful place to work.
• Support for your well-being.Our people are our main asset, so we takegood careof them. We aim to nurturegreat teamspirit and leadership and offer versatile well-being services to enablea good work–life balance. On topofannual6 weeks of paid holidays(after one year),we offer exercise and culture benefits, hobby clubs, and voluntary well-being services such as meditation programmes and trainings on cognitive ergonomics.

A security clearance procedure is conducted during the recruitment process.