Silicon Photonics Characterisation and Design Engineer

Big Science Sweden; Genf; On-site; CHF 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Big Science Sweden söker en ingenjör inom Silicon Photonics för att arbeta med CERN:s program för detektorforskning. Du kommer att bidra till utvecklingen av strålningsbeständiga komponenter för snabb datatransmission i utmanande miljöer.

Din roll omfattar laboratoriekarakterisering av fotoniska kretsar samt design av innovativa enheter. Tjänsten erbjuder möjlighet att arbeta vid korsningen av fotonik, elektronik och partikeldetektionsteknik.

Qualifications

• MSc i relevant område eller doktorsexamen.
• 2–6 års yrkeserfarenhet (eller 3 års max för doktorsexamen).
• Erfarenhet av fotonik och elektronik är meriterande.

Responsibilities

• Utveckla strålningsbeständiga Silicon Photonics-komponenter.
• Jobba med laboratoriekarakterisering av fotoniska kretsar.
• Designa innovativa fotoniska enheter för partikeldetektorer.

Skills

Förmåga att arbeta med avancerad optisk kommunikationsteknik

Laboratoriekarakterisering av Silicon Photonics-kretsar

Design av innovativa fotoniska enheter

Education

Kandidatexamen plus 2–6 års erfarenhet eller doktorsexamen med högst 3 års erfarenhet

Job description

Silicon Photonics Characterisation and Design Engineer

Datum: 3 juli, 2026 Tid: 11:59

Placering: CERN

Mer information

Join CERN’s detector R&D program for future high-energy physics experiments, working on advanced optical communication technologies for next-generation particle detectors. In this role, you will contribute to the development of radiation-tolerant Silicon Photonics components for high-speed data transmission in challenging environments. Your work will include hands-on laboratory characterisation of Silicon Photonics circuits and the design of innovative photonic devices. This position offers the opportunity to work at the intersection of photonics, electronics, and particle detection technologies.

Be sure to meet the eligibility criteria

• You are a national of aCERN Member State or Associate Member State. Currently, we cannot consider applications from Pakistani and Lithuanian nationals for positions with a 2026 start date, as the ceiling defined under Article II.5 of the Associate Membership Agreement has been reached.
• By the application deadline, you have a master’s degree with 2 to 6 years of professional experience since graduation or a PhD with a maximum of 3 years of professional experience since graduation. You are not eligible with only a bachelor’s degree.
• You have never had a CERN fellow or graduate contract before.
• Please pay attention to the additional criteria and requirements for this specific position and mentioned above.