Senior Scientific Project Lead — 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

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