Your Role

Within the Corporate Research & Technology Department we are working on the innovations and developments of tomorrow. We are looking for a Designer Integrated Photonics (m/w/d) to play a key role in the design, simulation and characterisation of photonic components and systems. In this role, you will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team of engineers and scientists to design state-of-the-art photonic integrated circuits (PICs) and contribute to the realization of complex photonic systems.

Your Responsibilities:

Design and simulate integrated photonic components such as waveguides, modulators, detectors, and passive/active optical elements.

Develop and optimize photonic integrated circuits using commercial software tools such as Ansys Lumerical and Synopsys.

Collaborate with process engineers to define fabrication requirements for photonic devices and ensure seamless integration into production workflows.

Work closely with optical packaging teams to ensure proper alignment and performance of optical components.

Analyze experimental data and collaborate on the characterization and testing of fabricated devices.

Stay updated on the latest advancements in photonic technologies, simulation, materials, and fabrication techniques.

Participate in technical discussions and provide guidance on the design, testing, and optimization of photonic devices.

Collaborate on the documentation of design processes, including preparing technical reports and design reviews.

Your profile

Master's or Ph.D. degree in electrical engineering, physics, optical engineering, photonics or a related field. 

3+ years of industrial or academic experience in integrated photonics design with a strong focus on PICs and optical systems. 

Hands-on experience with photonic design software such as Ansys Lumerical or Synopsys. 

Experience using physical simulation tools such as COMSOL is preferred. 

Deep understanding of photonic principles including waveguides, interferometers, modulators and detectors. 

Familiarity with semiconductor manufacturing processes and materials such as silicon photonics, III-V semiconductors or other photonic platforms. 

Strong analytical and problemsolving skills with a good ability to interpret simulation and experimental data. 

Ability to work in a team environment and collaborate across departments. 

Ideally you will have some  relevant experience:

 Experience of packaging and testing photonic devices. 

 Knowledge of optoelectronic integration and hybrid optical systems. 

Familiarity with layout tools (such as KLayout) and experience of tape-out processes.

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