Senior RF Photonics Design EngineerLeuven, Belgium - Onsite working requiredAre you ready to shape the future of high-speed optical communication? A cutting-edge R&D team is looking for a Senior RF Photonics Design Engineer to contribute to the development of advanced silicon photonics technologies at the forefront of the industry.As part of a collaborative and innovative team, you will:Develop next-generation silicon photonics platformsFocus on RF design in traveling-wave modulators, including traveling lines, Baluns, biasing, and termination circuitsEvaluate modulators using a variety of material systems and physical effects (e.g., Pockels effect, plasma dispersion)Innovate and implement equalization techniques to boost bandwidth and control dispersionWork closely with the driver team to deliver optimized solutionsLead the characterization of high-speed modulators and coordinate with test engineersDefine test plans, analyse experimental data, and validate photonic components and subsystemsCollaborate across component, module, and fabrication process teamsEducationPh.D. in Photonics, Electrical Engineering, Physics, or a related field with 3+ years of experienceOR M.Sc. with 6+ years of experienceExperienceProven track record in photonic component design using silicon photonics or III-V materialsExperience in project management for high-speed modulator developmentStrong proficiency in RF modeling tools (e.g., CST, HFSS, ADS, COMSOL)Hands-on experience in RF characterization of high-speed componentsGeneral understanding of silicon photonics devices and fabrication flowsProficiency with layout tools (e.g., Tanner L-Edit, Luceda Ipkiss)Familiarity with Python and Linux is a plusFluent in English (written and spoken)Please get in touch with Christina McGuire to hear more about this incredible position!
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