Join Lightium as a Photonics Design R&D Engineer
Are you passionate about pushing the boundaries of photonic integrated circuit (PIC) technology? Lightium, a leading-edge photonics startup, is seeking a skilled Photonics Design R&D Engineer to drive the development of new layout and design methodologies for our innovative thin-film lithium niobate (TFLN) platform. This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the next generation of photonics solutions while collaborating with top academic institutions.
Position Summary
As a Photonic Design and Layout Engineer, you will define, implement, and execute wafer-level and block-level designs for our internal and customer projects on our TFLN-based PIC platform. Your contributions will be crucial in advancing innovation at the design level using state-of-the-art software packages, helping transition our cutting-edge photonic technologies from concept to mass production.
Responsibilities
- Technical: Perform GDS mask generation, floor-planning, and block-level design of cutting-edge photonic components for internal and external stakeholders.
- Design: Translate block-level specifications into photonic designs in collaboration with our RF and optical simulation engineers.
- Simulation: Support Lightium’s simulation activities by contributing to optical and RF simulations using advanced simulation environments.
- PDK Development: Assist in PDK development by providing block-level functional models and statistical models addressing fabrication and process tolerances.
- Collaboration: Work closely with R&D teams from design, processing, fabrication to optical testing and characterization, contributing to cross-functional projects to advance our PIC technologies.
- Documentation and Reporting: Maintain thorough documentation of design data, report findings, and implement work instructions and scripts for mask generation.
- Innovation: Stay updated on the latest advancements in photonics, integrating new metrology techniques and technologies into our R&D landscape.
What Our Ideal Candidate Brings
- Educational Background: A degree (MSc or PhD) in Photonics, Physics, Electrical Engineering, Communications, Material Sciences, or a related field.
- Experience: Initial work experience in photonic design at an industrial level. Familiarity with integrated photonics design such as TFLN, silicon photonics, SiN, InP, or similar platforms is advantageous.
- Technical Skills: Strong proficiency in GDS mask generation, optical simulations, RF/antenna simulations, design-rule-check (DRC), and PDK development. Prior experience with optical proximity correction (OPC) is a plus.
- Organization & Documentation: Excellent organizational skills for managing work schedules across multiple projects, ensuring clean documentation of design data, adhering to standard procedures, and maintaining confidentiality.
- Collaboration: Outstanding communication skills with the ability to effectively engage in a multidisciplinary team environment.
- Adaptability: Ability to thrive in a fast-paced startup setting, demonstrating flexibility and resilience in the face of change.
- Language Skills: Fluency in English is required; knowledge of German or French is a plus.
What We Offer
Join us for a unique opportunity to lead a cutting-edge manufacturing initiative in the rapidly growing field of photonics. Enjoy a collaborative and innovative work environment where your contributions will shape the future of telecommunications, datacom, and beyond. We provide a competitive compensation and benefits package, which includes an employee stock option plan (ESOP), home office possibilities, generous vacation, full salary insurance under the Pillar 2 pension, and support for conference attendance and continuing education. Become a key player in an early-phase startup and join a motivated, energetic team. You will have the chance to create, grow, and develop your professional skills quickly.
We invite you to apply online using the form below. Please note that only applications matching the job profile will be considered. Lightium is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.