Integrated Photonics Design EngineerInitial 6-12 month freelance contract + possible extensionLeuven, Belgium (3 days onsite / 2 days remote)Our client provides the flexibility to work both from their offices and remotely from home. This to maintain a healthy work-life balance while being an integral part of the team.The assignment- Design, model and layout photonic components and circuits- Setup design of experiments and analyse test data- Translate customer requirements into system concepts and PIC architectures- Improve existing photonic platforms, document and update procedures and design librariesRequired knowledge and skills- PhD or equivalent in Photonics, Physics, Electrical Engineering or related field with at least 2 years of experience in silicon photonic design- An in-depth knowledge of integrated photonics- Extensive expertise in design, optimization and layout of Si photonic components and circuits- Hands-on experience with photonic modelling software (e.G. Lumerical)- Hands-on experience with layout tools (e.G. Luceda Ipkiss, Cadence, L-edit). Experience with Ipkiss is a plus