Senior Photonics Design Engineer

Darwin Recruitment; Vicenza; Ibrido; EUR 50.000 - 70.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

A leading technology firm in Italy is seeking a Senior Photonics Design Engineer to design complex integrated photonic architectures. You will contribute to component design and simulations, interfacing with foundries and improving workflows. Ideal candidates have extensive experience in PIC design, possess a relevant Master's degree or PhD, and are proficient in relevant simulation tools. This role offers a permanent full-time contract with hybrid working options.

Servizi

Permanent full-time contract

Hybrid working

Direct impact on next-generation 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.
• Experience with optical/electrical characterisation and testing preferred.

Mansioni

• Design and optimise integrated photonic components.
• Perform circuit-level simulations using Lumerical tools.
• Prepare full tape-out documentation and mask reviews.

Conoscenze

PIC design experience

FDTD / EME / INTERCONNECT simulations

GDS-based workflows

Fluent English

Formazione

Master's degree or PhD in Photonics, Physics, Optical Engineering

Strumenti

Klayout

Python for PIC design automation

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.