Senior Photonics Design Engineer

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.