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 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 the wafer-level and block-level designs and floor-planning of our internal and customer designs in our TFLN-based PIC platform. Your contributions will be crucial in advancing innovation at the design level using state-of-the-art software packages, bringing 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: Supporting Lightium’s simulation activities by contributing to optical and RF simulations using state-of-the-art simulation environments.
- PDK Development: Providing block-level functional models and statistical models involving fabrication and process tolerances to support Lightium’s PDK development.
- Collaboration: Working closely with R&D teams across design, processing, fabrication, and optical testing to advance our PIC technologies.
- Documentation and Reporting: Maintaining thorough documentation of design data, reporting findings, and implementing work instructions and scripts for mask generation.
- Innovation: Staying up-to-date on the latest advancements in photonics, 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: Initial work experience in photonic design at an industrial level. Prior experience with integrated photonics design, including TFLN, silicon photonics, SiN, InP, or related platforms is a plus.
- Technical Skills: Strong proficiency in GDS mask generation, optical simulations, RF/antenna simulations, design-rule-check (DRC), and PDK development and improvement. Experience with optical proximity correction (OPC) is advantageous.
- Organization & Documentation: Excellent organizational skills to manage multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring clean documentation of design data while following standard procedures and maintaining confidentiality.
- Collaboration: Exceptional communication skills and the ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
- Adaptability: The ability to thrive in a fast-paced startup environment, showing flexibility and resilience amid change.
- Language Skills: Fluency in English is required. Knowledge of German or French is a plus.
What We Offer
A unique opportunity to lead a cutting-edge manufacturing initiative in the rapidly growing field of photonics within a collaborative and innovative work environment. We provide a competitive compensation and benefits package, encompassing an employee stock option plan (ESOP) that reflects your experience and expertise. Additional benefits include the possibility of remote work, 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 young, motivated, and energetic team. You will have the unique opportunity to create, grow, and develop your professional skills at a fast pace.
If you're passionate about building new technology from the ground up and thriving in a collaborative and results-driven environment, we’d love to hear from you. Apply online using the form below. Please note, 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.