Join Our Team 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 innovative layout and design methodologies for our thin-film lithium niobate (TFLN) platform. This role presents a unique opportunity to contribute to the next generation of photonic 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 and floor-planning for our internal and customer projects on the TFLN-based PIC platform. Your contributions will be pivotal in advancing innovation at the design level using state-of-the-art software packages, transforming our cutting-edge photonic technologies from concept to mass production.
Responsibilities
- Technical: GDS mask generation, floor-planning, and block-level design of cutting-edge photonic components for internal and external stakeholders.
- Design: Translating block-level specifications into photonic designs in collaboration with our RF and optical simulation engineers.
- Simulation: Contributing to Lightium’s simulation activities by supporting optical and RF simulations using advanced simulation environments.
- PDK Development: Assisting in the development of Lightium's PDK by providing block-level functional models and statistical models that consider fabrication and process tolerances.
- Collaboration: Working closely with R&D teams across design, processing, fabrication, and optical testing to contribute to cross-functional projects that advance our PIC technologies.
- Documentation and Reporting: Maintaining comprehensive documentation of design data and reporting findings, as well as implementing work instructions and scripts for mask generation.
- Innovation: Staying up-to-date on the latest advancements in photonics and incorporating 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: Previous work experience in photonic design at an industrial level. Experience with integrated photonics design, such as TFLN, silicon photonics, SiN, or InP platforms, is a plus.
- Technical Skills: Strong proficiency in GDS mask generation, optical simulations, RF/antenna simulations, design-rule-check (DRC), and PDK development. Experience with optical proximity correction (OPC) is a plus.
- Organization & Documentation: Strong organizational skills for planning work schedules across multiple projects and ensuring clean documentation of design data while adhering to best practices.
- Collaboration: Excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team.
- Adaptability: The ability to thrive in a fast-paced startup environment, showcasing flexibility and resilience in the face of change.
- Language Skills: Fluency in English is required; knowledge of German or French is advantageous.
What We Offer
A unique opportunity to lead a cutting-edge manufacturing initiative in the rapidly growing field of photonics. We foster a collaborative and innovative work environment where your contributions will shape the future of telecommunications, datacom, and beyond. Our competitive compensation and benefits package includes an employee stock option plan (ESOP), a home office option, generous vacation, full salary insurance under the Pillar 2 pension, and support for conference attendance and continuing education. Join a young, motivated, and energetic team, and seize the opportunity to enhance your professional skills at a fast pace.
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.