Optical Scientist: Photonic Integrated Circuits (PIC)
TNO
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Job summary
TNO in Delft is seeking an Optical Scientist specialized in integrated photonics. You will help develop, validate and implement PIC devices and systems for medical instrumentation, opto-acoustics, satellite communication and quantum technologies.
Maximize manufacturability, cost and interconnects while coordinating fabrication with foundries and validating PIC-based solutions together with teams across TNO and partner organisations.
Qualifications
- PhD in physics or engineering with relevant domain knowledge.
- 5+ years in photonics including PICs, fiber optics and nano-photonics.
- Experience in PIC modelling and device design (Lumerical, Photon Design, Synopsis, KLayout, Nazca).
- Proficient in MATLAB and/or Python for modelling and signal processing.
- Knowledge of PIC materials, fabrication methods and chip-level testing.
Responsibilities
- Provide up-to-date technical expertise on PIC technology.
- Contribute to vision and roadmaps for PIC at TNO and collaborations.
- Develop and execute measurement protocols and setups.
- Relate PIC performance to system architecture and overall DSP.
- Validate PIC technology in diverse use cases; coordinate collaborations and projects.
- Guide colleagues to enable PIC-based systems and deliver high-quality work.
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Job description
TNO in Delft is seeking an Optical Scientist specialized in integrated photonics. You will help develop, validate and implement PIC devices and systems for medical instrumentation, opto-acoustics, satellite communication and quantum technologies.
Maximize manufacturability, cost and interconnects while coordinating fabrication with foundries and validating PIC-based solutions together with teams across TNO and partner organisations.
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