Senior Photonics Design Engineer

Darwin Recruitment; Padova; Ibrido; EUR 30.000 - 50.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

A deep-tech company is seeking a Senior Photonics Design Engineer to enhance their PIC design team. This hands-on role involves designing integrated photonic components and conducting simulations. Applicants should have 3+ years of PIC design experience and a relevant advanced degree. The position offers a permanent contract and hybrid working in an innovative environment focused on quantum computing.

Servizi

Direct impact on next-generation PIC designs

Collaborative research-driven environment

Competenze

• 3+ years hands‑on PIC design experience with at least 1 completed tape‑out.
• Strong grasp of photonic component design from first principles.

Mansioni

• Design and optimise integrated photonic components.
• Prepare full tape‑out documentation and mask reviews.
• Collaborate with foundries and partners.

Conoscenze

Integrated photonic component design

EM and circuit-level simulations

Layout and mask design

Python-based PIC design automation

Fluent in English

Formazione

Master’s degree or PhD in Photonics, Physics, Optical Engineering, or similar

Strumenti

Lumerical (FDTD / EME / INTERCONNECT)

GDS-based workflows

Klayout

Descrizione del lavoro

A deep-tech company developing room-temperature photonic quantum computers is seeking a Senior Photonics Design Engineer to join their growing PIC design team.

This is a hands‑on design role focused on the development of complex integrated photonic architectures. You’ll be involved in everything from component‑level design through to full tape‑out, contributing to both internal design methodologies and external collaborations.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and optimisation of integrated photonic components
• EM and circuit‑level simulations using Lumerical (FDTD / EME / INTERCONNECT)
• Layout, mask design, photonic routing, and DRC verification
• Preparation of full tape‑out documentation and mask reviews
• Interface with foundries and collaborate with partners
• Contribute to internal design library and workflow improvements

Requirements

• 3+ years hands‑on PIC design experience with at least 1 completed tape‑out
• Master’s degree or PhD in Photonics, Physics, Optical Engineering, or similar
• Strong grasp of photonic component design from first principles
• Proficient with GDS‑based workflows, Klayout, and Python‑based PIC design automation
• Fluent in English

Desirable

• Experience with optical/electrical characterisation and testing
• Familiarity with thin‑film Lithium Niobate or heterogeneous integration
• Understanding of optical manufacturing processes
• Python for data analysis or measurement automation
• Knowledge of quantum photonics and integrated quantum optics

What’s Offered

• Permanent full‑time contract
• Hybrid working (remote possible)
• Direct impact on next‑generation PIC designs and photonic architectures
• Collaborative, research‑driven environment

If you’re ready to work on cutting‑edge photonics in a team shaping the future of quantum computing, apply now with your CV and a brief cover note.