Principal Scientist - Technical Competence Centre

BOM; Eindhoven; Hybrid; EUR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

SMART Photonics in the Netherlands seeks a Principal Scientist to join our Technical Competence Centre and report to the CTO. You will translate market insights into R&D goals and ensure our work aligns with the product roadmap.

You will lead cross-functional collaboration with Engineering, Operations and Commerce, represent the company at major photonics events, and mentor the R&D team to deliver cutting-edge integrated photonic chips.

Qualifications

• PhD in Photonics with deep industry insight.
• Proven ability to align research with market needs.
• Experience communicating across levels and functions.

Responsibilities

• Connect research capabilities with product development needs.
• Align with global partners and customers during events and remote interactions.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Operations and Commerce on key projects.
• Develop, mentor, and expand R&D competencies with the Manager R&D.
• Lead forward-looking company-sponsored R&D initiatives.
• Drive technical assessments for new business proposals.
• Follow latest conferences and papers, representing us at ECOC, OFC and CIOE.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Stakeholder communication

R&D alignment

Technical product management

Photonic devices

Education

PhD in Photonics

Job description

At SMART Photonics, we are at the forefront of photonic innovation, developing advanced photonic integrated circuits (PICs) that shape the future of technology. As a Principal Scientist, you will be part of our Technical Competence Centre, directly reporting to our CTO.

in this job you are like the brain of SMART Photonics, all we do, all we need to do, goes through this department. You collect market insights, understand the future of our technology and where we should focus, and you link this to R&D goals, possible new ideas as well as the capacity in our operations teams, in this role you need to communicate to all, so beside a technical authority, you can speak and listen to all levels in our company. our goals to support and guide us, so we can continue to create cutting-edge solutions that address real-world challenges.

Our ideal candidate combines a strong educational and academic foundation, with real insights of industry demands and expectations. If you offer the understating from potential customer perspective either from data/ telecom or the more sensing market this would be a very strong combination.

On our turn we offer you the full exposure towards our industry ecosystem, asked speaker on events, known face at the exhibition floor, and senior colleague that is asked internal for advise and guidance. on top of this we are active on the InP platforms that are in high in demand today, with the full manufacturing plant onsite. This is not an easy job, it will come with hurdles in it, however the taste of success will be worth it.

This job does not have a strict daily schedule, however recurring activates and expectation are:

• Connect research capabilities with product development needs.

• Alignment with our global partners and customers line, during events and remote to gain better understanding of their needs, challenges, and goals.

• Internal cooperation in several teams and projects together with Engineering, Operations, and Commerce.

• Develop, improve, and adjust the competencies of the R&D team together with our Manager R&D.

• Perform forward looking company sponsored research and development projects.

• Lead new business proposal efforts from a technical point of view.

• Closely follow the latest scientific developments at conferences and in papers and represent us at the key events such as ECOC, OFC and CIOE.

• Contribute to the Roadmap definition of SMART Photonics and translate the Roadmap in actual projects and development plans within SMART Photonics

• Train and coach our R&D engineers, be an example to them, a go to person and a trusted technical expert.

• A PhD degree in Photonics and on top of this, an extra 10+ years of experience in a technical, product manager position in our Photonics ecosystem such as telecom, datacom, optical communication, sensing or other applications.

• ·Solid industry work experience in device, application, design, and implementation of integrated photonic chips.

• Ability to effectively manage an urgent/crisis communication and drive a team to find creative and solid solutions to critical problems.

• Excellent written and oral communication abilities, along with confident presentation skills

• Seniority presence, natural authority as well as people interaction skills to face the most challenging conversation with prospects, Chief leadership and technical experts.

How we create a safe work environment together.

Security is a shared responsibility. At SMART Photonics, we are committed to providing a safe, inclusive, and respectful workplace, where everyone is treated fairly. Together, we protect our people, information, technology, and operations. Every employee is expected to work responsibly by following approved procedures, using our systems and information with care, and speak up when something doesn't seem right. By applying, you agree to uphold our security principles and Code of Conduct.