Photonic Design Engineer

High Tech Campus; Eindhoven; Hybrid; EUR 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

eyeo is seeking an experienced Photonics Design Engineer to join our innovative team. As a Photonics Designer, you will shape design concepts and explore future photonic technologies to strengthen our imaging technology portfolio.

This is a rare opportunity to join a start-up with groundbreaking technology poised to play a pivotal role in shaping the company’s growth trajectory.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree in Photonics/Optical Engineering/Physics is required.
• Proven experience in photonic design and development.
• Proficient in optical design and simulation tools (Lumerical, Zemax).
• Strong understanding of photonic materials, devices, and systems.
• Excellent problem-solving and collaboration in a startup environment.
• Strong communication skills and ability to present complex technical information.

Responsibilities

• Lead conceptualization and design of advanced photonic devices, with a focus on color splitters.
• Collaborate with internal and external cross-functional teams to integrate photonic solutions into our products.
• Conduct research and stay updated on emerging trends and technologies in photonics and imaging.
• Analyze measured data, compare with simulations, and prepare reports.
• Support internal departments with photonic related queries/requests.
• Identification and evaluation of new ideas to bring this to protected intellectual property.
• Present findings and progress to stakeholders and contribute to strategic planning.

Skills

Photonic design

Cross-functional collaboration

Analytical thinking

Technical communication

Startup mindset

Education

Advanced degree in Photonics/Optical Engineering/Physics

Tools

Lumerical

Zemax

Job description

As a Photonics Designer, you will play a crucial role in the design and development of our novel color splitters. Your expertise will be pivotal in shaping design concepts and exploring future photonic technologies to strengthen our imaging technology portfolio.

eyeo is an innovative, fast-growing deep-tech startup bringing breakthrough technology to the image sensor space. Our advanced color splitter technology has the potential to disrupt a $25B+ market, enabling transformative advancements across consumer electronics, automotive, medical imaging, and surveillance.

Operating as a fabless semiconductor company, eyeo coordinates a complex partner ecosystem across wafer foundries, photonic processing, assembly, and supply chain partners to deliver production-ready imaging solutions.
We value Collaboration, Trust, and Excellence, and are scaling both our organization and operational capabilities to support industrialization and growth.

About the Role

eyeo is seeking an experienced Photonics Design Engineer to join our innovative team. As a Photonics Designer, you will play a crucial role in the design and development of our novel color splitters. Your expertise will be pivotal in shaping design concepts and exploring future photonic technologies to strengthen our imaging technology portfolio.

This is a rare opportunity to join a start-up with groundbreaking technology poised to play a pivotal role in shaping the company’s growth trajectory.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead conceptualization and design of advanced photonic devices, with a focus on color splitters.
• Collaborate with internal and external cross-functional teams to integrate photonic solutions into our products.
• Conduct research and stay updated on emerging trends and technologies in photonics and imaging.
• Analyze measured data, compare with simulations, and prepare reports.
• Support internal departments with photonic related queries/requests.
• Identification and evaluation of new ideas to bring this to protected intellectual property.
• Present findings and progress to stakeholders and contribute to strategic planning.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree in Photonics, Optical Engineering, Physics, or a related field.
• Proven experience in photonic design and development.
• Proficient in optical design and simulation tools, including Lumerical and Zemax
• Strong understanding of photonic materials, devices, and systems.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work in a collaborative environment.
• Strong communication skills and ability to present complex technical information clearly.
• Start-Up Mindset

Why Join eyeo?

• Groundbreaking Technology: Work on transformative technology with the potential to disrupt a $25 billion market and change the future of image sensing
• Early Impact: As one of the first employees at eyeo, your contributions will directly shape the company’s success, culture, and product offerings
• Innovation: Be part of a start-up that’s pioneering new solutions in the imaging space and working on high-impact, innovative products
• Collaborative Environment: Join a passionate, agile team where collaboration, trust, and innovation are at the heart of everything we do
• Growth Opportunities: As eyeo scales, you’ll have opportunities to take on new challenges and responsibilities within the company