Research Scientist: Fast Silicon Photonics & PICs

VTT; Espoo; On-site; EUR 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

VTT is seeking a Research Scientist to develop fast photonic integrated circuits (PICs) and their use in data centre interconnects, RoF, MWP and other applications. You will design, simulate and test PICs and PIC-based systems, and may work on electronics and software for PIC-based solutions.

Our team emphasizes collaboration across disciplines; you will interact with wafer processing experts and contribute to disseminating research results.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in physics, photonics, electrical engineering or related field with courses on photonics.
• Basic understanding of optical waveguides, fibers, lasers and photodetectors.
• Basic knowledge of RF signals in the MHz and GHz range.
• Proficient in English, both written and spoken.

Responsibilities

• Design, simulate and test optical waveguide components and PIC-based systems.
• Contribute to assembly, packaging and integration with control electronics and software.
• Collaborate with wafer processing experts to ensure fabricability.
• Contribute to reporting and dissemination of research results.

Skills

Python programming

English communication

RF signal theory

Education

Master's degree in physics / photonics / electrical engineering

Job description

VTT is seeking a Research Scientist to develop fast photonic integrated circuits (PICs) and their use in data centre interconnects, RoF, MWP and other applications. You will design, simulate and test PICs and PIC-based systems, and may work on electronics and software for PIC-based solutions.

Our team emphasizes collaboration across disciplines; you will interact with wafer processing experts and contribute to disseminating research results.