PIC/RF Designer

Darwin Recruitment; Karlsruhe; Vor Ort; EUR 68.000 - 80.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A fast-growing deep-tech startup in Karlsruhe is seeking an RF Engineer to redefine silicon photonics. The role offers full ownership of RF simulation processes and encourages collaboration in a dynamic environment. Candidates should have experience in RF engineering or PIC design, with emphasis on silicon photonics. The company promotes career progression and offers a competitive salary up to €80,000 based on experience.

Leistungen

Flexibility to work remotely

Career progression opportunities

Hands-on role in pioneering technology

Qualifikationen

• Solid experience as an RF engineer or PIC designer.
• Familiarity with silicon photonics is essential.
• Comfortable with tools like Python, Klayout, and OptoDesigner.
• Experience with VNAs and hands-on characterization is a bonus.

Aufgaben

• Lead RF aspects of next-gen PIC design through to foundry tape-out.
• Collaborate with in-house experts to co-develop integrated electro-optic devices.
• Own the full characterization loop, bandwidth, sheet resistance, and beyond.

Kenntnisse

RF engineering

PIC design

Silicon photonics

Python

Klayout

OptoDesigner

Communication

Proactivity

Jobbeschreibung

Most RF engineers are limited by what their technology can do. Here, you’ll be the one pushing it forward.

This is your chance to work at the heart of a fast-growing deep-tech startup that’s redefining silicon photonics by merging it with organic materials, unlocking faster, more scalable optical communications. You’ll be a key player in the design and development of high-bandwidth photonic integrated circuits (PICs), with real influence on design strategy, and the potential to grow into a leadership role as the team expands.

What’s in it for you?

·A hands-on, high-impact role in a genuinely pioneering tech environment.

·Full ownership of RF simulation, design, and characterization processes.

·Collaborative startup culture where communication and contribution actually matter.

·Flexibility to work remotely part-time or (for some roles) fully remote, though close teamwork means face time matters, too.

·Salary up to €80,000 depending on experience.

·Real career progression is highly pushed in this company

What you’ll be doing

·Lead RF aspects of next-gen PIC design and take them through to foundry tape-out.

·Collaborate closely with in-house experts in organic materials to co-develop integrated electro-optic devices.

·Own the full characterization loop, bandwidth, sheet resistance, and beyond.

·Ideally, also contribute to packaging design, though this can be learned on the job.

What you’ll need

·Solid experience as an RF engineer OR PIC Designer

·Familiarity with silicon photonics is essential.

·Comfortable with tools like Python, Klayout, and OptoDesigner.

·Bonus points for experience with VNAs and hands-on characterization.

·Experience working with foundries and overseeing tape-out processes.

·Most importantly: you’re communicative, proactive, and thrive in startup-style environments where everyone rolls up their sleeves.

Ready to shape the future of high-speed data?

Send your CV or get in touch to find out more.

Darwin Recruitment is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

Jack Kindell