Job Description
Senior Photonics Design Engineer – RF Design
Location:
Belgium
Schedule:
Full-time, Permanent
We are partnering with a leading R&D organisation in Belgium and the Netherlands to recruit a
Senior Photonics Design Engineer
specializing in RF design. This is a unique opportunity to work on cutting-edge
silicon photonics technology
for next-generation optical communications and AI-driven applications.
Role Overview
As a Senior Photonics Design Engineer, you will join a dedicated team developing high-speed photonic modulators. You will lead RF design projects, contribute to novel silicon photonics solutions, and collaborate closely with cross-functional teams including test, driver, component, and processing teams.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead RF design of high-speed modulators, including traveling-wave modulator designs, Balun, biasing, and termination circuits.
* Evaluate modulators across different material systems, leveraging physical effects such as Pockel's effect and plasma dispersion.
* Develop new equalization techniques to improve device bandwidth and engineer dispersion.
* Interface with driver teams to deliver tailored solutions.
* Lead characterization of high-speed modulators and validate photonic components, subsystems, and circuits.
* Define test plans and analyze experimental data during the R&D phase.
* Work closely with processing, component/module, and test teams to ensure successful device 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 of photonic components in silicon photonics or III/V materials.
* Proven track record in managing high-speed modulator development projects.
* Hands-on experience with RF modelling tools and RF characterization of high-speed components.
* General knowledge of silicon photonics devices and process flow.
* Experience with layout tools (e.g., Luceda Ipkiss).
* Experience with Python and Linux is advantageous.
Apply Now - Take the next step in your career and contribute to ground-breaking advancements in photonics.