Optical Device Researcher — Photonics / Optical Communications

European Tech Recruit; Paris; Sur place; EUR 60 000 - 90 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Optical Device Researcher — Photonics / Optical Communications. We are currently partnered with an industry leading research centre in France to advance next-generation optical devices for high-capacity networks. This permanent role is onsite in Paris, France.

You will design and test optical chips, lasers, modulators, photodetectors, and waveguides; perform modelling and data analysis; develop prototypes and support product transitions. A PhD and publications are required or highly desirable.

Qualifications

• PhD in Photonics, Optics, Semiconductor Devices, Microelectronics, Optical Communications, or Electrical/Electronic Engineering.
• Strong experience with optical chip design, lasers, modulators, photodetectors, waveguides, or photonic integration.
• Experience taking optical devices from design through fabrication, packaging, testing, or integration is highly advantageous.

Responsabilités

• Research, design, and develop optical chips and devices, including active and passive components.
• Develop technologies spanning lasers, modulators, photodetectors, waveguides, and passive photonic 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.

Connaissances

Optical chip design

Semiconductor lasers

Optical modulators

Photodetectors

Waveguide design

Photonic integration

Formation

PhD in Photonics/Optics/ Semiconductor Devices/ Microelectronics/ Optical Communications/ Electrical & Electronic Engineering

Outils

COMSOL

FimmProp

Python

Description du poste

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

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