Optical Device Researcher — Photonics / Optical Communications

European Tech Recruit; Paris; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

European Tech Recruit seeks an Optical Device Researcher for cutting-edge photonics work in Paris. You will design and test optical chips and devices, spanning lasers, modulators and waveguides, and evaluate integration paths for prototypes.

Ideal candidates hold a PhD in Photonics or related field, with strong publication records and experience in simulation tools like COMSOL or FimmProp. onsite collaboration with industry partners is expected.

Qualifications

• PhD in Photonics, Optics, Semiconductor Devices, Microelectronics, Optical Communications or related field.
• Experience in design and fabrication of optical devices through packaging or integration is highly advantageous.
• Strong publication record or demonstrable technical achievements.

Responsibilities

• Research, design, and develop optical chips and devices including active and passive components.
• Develop technologies spanning lasers, modulators, photodetectors, waveguides and passive circuits.
• Perform modelling, simulation, testing and data analysis of optical devices.
• Contribute to device integration, packaging, proof-of-concept and prototype development.
• Support transition of prototypes towards product development.
• Participate in joint research projects with academic and industrial partners.

Skills

Optical chip design

Semiconductor lasers

Optical modulators

Photodetectors

Waveguide design

Photonic integration

Python programming

COMSOL

FimmProp

Publications/achievements

Education

PhD in Photonics/Optics/semiconductor devices

Tools

COMSOL

FimmProp

Job description

Optical Device Researcher — Photonics / Optical Communications

We are currently partnered with an industry leading research centre in France looking to hire an Optical Device Researcher to contribute to advanced research into next-generation optical devices and technologies for high-capacity communication networks.

This is a permanent opportunity based onsite in Paris, France

Key responsibilities for this Optical Device Researcher position:

• Research, design, and develop optical chips and devices, including active and passive components.
• Develop technologies spanning lasers, modulators, photodetectors, waveguides, and passive optical circuits.
• Perform modelling, simulation, testing, and data analysis of optical devices.
• Contribute to device integration, packaging, proof-of-concept, and prototype development.
• Support transition of successful prototypes towards product development.
• Participate in joint research projects with academic and industrial partners.

Key requirements:

• PhD in Photonics, Optics, Semiconductor Devices, Microelectronics, Optical Communications, or Electrical/Electronic Engineering.
• Strong experience in one or more of: optical chip design, semiconductor lasers, optical modulators, photodetectors, passive photonic circuits, waveguide design, or photonic integration.
• Experience taking optical devices from design through fabrication, packaging, testing, or integration highly advantageous.
• Python programming for modelling, data processing, or test automation a plus.
• Familiarity with optical/multiphysics simulation tools such as COMSOL or FimmProp desirable.
• Strong publication record or demonstrated technical achievements.

Keywords: Optical Device Researcher / Photonics / Optical Communications / Semiconductor Lasers / Optical Modulators / Photodetectors / Waveguide Design / Passive Photonic Circuits / Photonic Integration / Optical Packaging / COMSOL / FimmProp / Python / OFC / ECOC