Photonics Design Expert

microTECH Global Limited; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Principal in III-V Photonics to lead innovative projects in the photonics field. This role involves designing and developing cutting-edge photonic integrated circuits and discrete components while fostering collaborations with academic and industrial partners. With a focus on R&D, you will set the technical direction for projects and influence product strategies through analysis of new applications in III-V technology. If you have a robust background in photonics and are eager to make a significant impact in a dynamic environment, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in photonics with a focus on III-V photonic devices.
• Proven expertise in R&D of lasers, modulators, and detectors.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop Photonic Integrated Circuits and III-V components.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to meet project specifications.

Skills

Photonics

Optoelectronic device physics

R&D of photonic devices

Collaboration with academic and industrial partners

Technical project management

Education

PhD in Physics

PhD in Electrical Engineering

PhD in Electronic Engineering

Job description

Senior Principal III-V Photonics - Suffolk, UK
Salary Negotiable (DOE)

Responsibilities:

1. Contribute to the design and development of Photonic Integrated Circuits and discrete active photonic III-V components.
2. Facilitate external collaborations with Academic and Industrial partners, offering industry insights analysis, and identifying opportunities for technical and academic partnerships.
3. Set the technical direction for projects, or spearhead specific technical packages within Research or Development initiatives.
4. Investigate and analyze new directions for the application of III-V photonic and IC technology, influencing our internal technology and product strategies.
5. Design, plan, and implement strategies for project-based design, simulation, and characterization.
6. Collaborate with colleagues across Design, Process, Fabrication, and Test departments to ensure specifications and project technical requirements are met efficiently.

Minimum Requirements:

1. A minimum of 10 years in the photonics field, with a robust background in industry or academia, focusing on the development of III-V photonic devices.
2. Proven expertise in the R&D of key photonic devices such as Laser diodes, Modulators, Detectors, Amplifiers, or fiber-based technologies.
3. A comprehensive understanding of the Optical communication and consumer photonics market, including applications in DCI, Metro, Long-haul links, WDM, wireless, and sensing.
4. A PhD in Physics, Electrical or Electronic Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
5. Deep knowledge of III-V optoelectronic device physics, alongside familiarity with leading-edge semiconductor manufacturing processes and epitaxy methods.
6. Experience in the design and/or characterization of optoelectronic devices, both DC and RF, showcasing strong technical proficiency.

Please send your updated CV to: [e-mail] T: 01628 206 210