Our client is a prominent player in the telecom solutions industry globally and utilizes approximately one sixth of all photonics components produced worldwide. They continues to invest significantly in silicon photonics research and development to develop cutting-edge solutions based on this technology. Our client's Belgium R&D group is central to driving this initiative. To enhance our team, we have two job openings as 1)Photonics Design Expert and 2) Senior Photonics Design Engineer. Please find the details below and kindly request all the applicants to metion which job you are applying for.
Job 1-Photonics Design Expert
Job responsibilities:
* Work as part of a team of photonic engineers and product designers dedicated to develop silicon photonics device and product portfolio
* Lead new concept studies as well as product development projects from R&D stage toward new products introduction (NPI)
* Design and model photonic components and circuits
* Contribute to chip design reviews to assure that designs meet defined specifications
* Validate designs by defining test plans and performing statistical analysis of measurement data in the R&D phase
* Guide the definition of PIC-based system architectures for novel applications (e.g., new materials for high-baud-rate transceivers, optical DSP, 6G photonics, RF/mmWave photonics, photonics for AI, 3D/4D image sensing, photonic neural network)
* Work closely with local processing and test teams, as well as with global based component/module teams
* Interact with stakeholders to secure funding and resources for new R&D project execution
* Perform literature reviews and participate to conferences to continuously support our R&D activities with new ideas and solutions
Requirements & Qualifications:
* In depth knowledge of integrated optics and optoelectronics components and systems
* Education requirements: Ph.D. in Photonics, Electrical Engineering, Physics, or related field, and 5+ years of work experience in the photonics industry
* Experience requirements:
* Design and test of silicon photonics and III-V components
* Working knowledge of how to integrate PICs with EICs, RF ICs, and driving circuitry in transceiver modules or equivalent sub-system applications
* Proven track record of project/product management skills, bringing new components or systems to market in volume production
* Experience in product development (spec. definition, yield improvement strategies, customer-oriented attitude, business acumen for new business opportunities) would be an asset
* Experience in effective communication with stakeholders to secure internal funding for new R&D projects as well as market/business landscape analysis
* Hands on experience with photonics modelling tools (e.g. Photon design, Lumerical, COMSOL, CST)
* Hands on experience with layout tools (e.g. Tanner L-Edit, Luceda Ipkiss)
* Experience with Luceda Ipkiss would be an advantage
* Experience with Python would be an advantage
* Experience with VPI software would be an advantage
Language:
* Fluent in English (written and spoken),
* Dutch or Chinese language knowledge is a plus
Attitude:
* Strong team player
* Excellent written and oral communication skills
* Creativity in problem-solving
* Customer centric
* Proactive
Job 2- Senior Photonics Design Engineer
Job responsibilities:
* Work as part of a team of photonic engineers and product designers dedicated to develop silicon photonics device and product portfolio
* Lead new projects from R&D stage toward new products introduction (NPI)
* Design and model photonic components and circuits
* Contribute to chip design reviews to assure that designs meet defined specifications
* Validate designs by defining test plans and performing statistical analysis of measurement data in the R&D phase
* Contribute to the definition of new concepts and PIC-based system architectures for novel applications (e.g., ultra-high-speed transceivers, 6G photonics, RF/mmWave photonics, 3D/4D image sensing, photonic neural network, IMU sensors etc.)
* Work closely with local processing and test teams, as well as with global based component/module teams
* Perform literature reviews and participate to conferences to continuously support our R&D activities with new ideas and solutions
Requirements & Qualifications:
* In depth knowledge of integrated optics and optoelectronics components
* Education requirements: Ph.D. in Photonics, Electrical Engineering, Physics, or related field, 2+ years of work experience in R&D or industry
* Experience requirements:
* Design and test of silicon photonics and III-V components
* Working knowledge how to model PIC-based architectures and systems for optical data processing and sensing applications, including but not limited to RFICs, CMOS driving circuitry, as well as active components such as laser sources and photodetectors
* Proven track record of project management skills
* Experience in technical feasibility studies of exploratory R&D projects as well as market/business landscape analysis would be an asset
* Hands on experience with photonics modelling tools (e.g. Photon design, Lumerical, COMSOL, CST)
* Hands on experience with layout tools (e.g. Tanner L-Edit, Luceda Ipkiss).
* Experience with Luceda Ipkiss would be an advantage
* Experience with Python would be an asset
* Experience with VPI software would be an advantage
Language:
* Fluent in English (written and spoken),
* Dutch or Chinese language knowledge is a plus
Attitude:
* Strong team player
* Excellent written and oral communication skills
* Creativity in problem-solving
* Exploratory mindset
* Proactive