Job Description
Photonics Design Engineer – High-Speed Modulators
Location:
Belgium
Schedule:
Full-time, Permanent
We are partnering with a leading R&D organisation in Belgium and the Netherlands to recruit an experienced
Photonics Design Engineer
. This role offers the chance to work on
high-speed modulators
, explore new concepts and materials, and contribute to cutting-edge silicon photonics technology for next-generation optical communication.
Role Overview
As a Photonics Design Engineer, you will lead the development of high-speed modulators, exploring innovative concepts and material systems. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to design, validate, and enhance photonic components, subsystems, and circuits, driving performance toward 400G+ applications.
Key Responsibilities
* Work as part of a photonic design team to develop advanced silicon photonics platforms.
* Introduce new high-speed modulator concepts, including opto-electronic and RF line design.
* Evaluate different modulator topologies, including micro-ring and Mach-Zehnder modulators.
* Integrate new material systems into existing mass-manufacturing platforms to enhance performance.
* Collaborate with process teams to improve or replace process modules of high-speed modulators.
* Design and validate photonic components, subsystems, and circuits.
* Define test plans and analyse experimental data during the R&D phase.
* Work closely with component/module and test teams to ensure successful development.
Requirements & Qualifications
* PhD in Photonics, Electrical Engineering, Physics, or a related field with 3+ years' experience, or MSc in Photonics, Electrical Engineering, Physics, or a related field with 6+ years' experience.
* Design and testing of photonic components in silicon photonics or III/V materials.
* Proven track record in managing high-speed modulator development projects.
* Hands-on experience with photonics modelling tools (Lumerical, Photon Design, COMSOL, etc.).
* Hands-on experience with RF modelling and process modelling tools.
* General knowledge of silicon photonics devices and process flows.
* Hands-on experience with layout tools (e.g., Luceda Ipkiss).
* RF characterization experience, Python, and Linux are advantageous.
Apply Now - Take the next step in your career and contribute to ground-breaking advancements in photonics.