PIC Design

Darwin Quantum; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Darwin Quantum in the UK seeks a Photonic Integrated Circuit (PIC) Design Engineer to join its advanced photonics R&D team. You will design PICs, develop mask layouts and PDK components, and work with fabrication teams to define mask sets and design rules.

Python-based workflow automation will be a core part of the role. The ideal candidate has a PhD in photonics or related fields, deep knowledge of waveguides, modulators and detectors, and strong Python programming skills for design automation

Qualifications

• PhD in photonics, semiconductor devices, optoelectronics or related field.
• Strong knowledge of waveguides, modulators, detectors and passive photonic devices.
• Experience with layout/design tools KLayout or Nazca.
• Strong Python programming skills.
• Excellent technical/report-writing skills.

Responsibilities

• Design PICs and active/passive III-V photonic components.
• Develop semiconductor mask layouts and PDK components.
• Work with design and fabrication teams to define mask sets and design rules.
• Automate design workflows using Python.
• Support technology development, NPI and external research collaborations.

Skills

Python programming

Waveguides

Modulators

Detectors

Passive photonics

KLayout

Nazca

Design automation

Education

PhD in photonics / optoelectronics

Tools

PDK development

Version control

Job description

Photonic Integrated Circuit (PIC) Design Engineer

Location: UK | Full-time

A leading global technology and research organisation is seeking a PIC Design Engineer to join its advanced photonics R&D team.

You'll work on the design and development of III-V and hybrid photonic integrated circuits, with a strong focus on optoelectronic device design, mask layout and design automation.

Key Responsibilities

• Design PICs and active/passive III-V photonic components.

• Develop semiconductor mask layouts and PDK components.

• Work with design and fabrication teams to define mask sets and design rules.

• Automate design workflows using Python.

• Support technology development, NPI and external research collaborations.

Requirements

• PhD in photonics, semiconductor devices, optoelectronics or a related field.

• Strong knowledge of waveguides, modulators, detectors and passive photonic devices.

• Experience with KLayout, Nazca or equivalent layout/design tools.

• Strong Python programming skills.

• Excellent technical/report-writing skills.

Desirable

• 3+ years' experience in photonics or semiconductor device development.

• Experience with PDK development and version control.

• Knowledge of optical communications and III-V fabrication/epitaxy.

• Industry or academic experience in photonics, telecoms or semiconductors.