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Photonics Design Engineer (temporary assignment)
Research & development - Leuven | Just now
Support the design of integrated circuits based on photonics technologies. The selected candidate will work in a team and will have to perform assigned tasks within 1-2 projects. These tasks will require design, modeling and characterization of Photonics-IC.
Photonics Design Engineer (Temporary Assignment)
The assignment
- Design, model and layout photonic components and circuits
- Setup design of experiments and analyse test data
- Translate customer requirements into system concepts and PIC architectures
- Improve existing photonic platforms, document and update procedures and design libraries
Required knowledge and skills
- PhD or equivalent in Photonics, Physics, Electrical Engineering or related field with at least 2 years of experience in silicon photonic design
- An in-depth knowledge of integrated photonics
- Extensive expertise in design, optimization and layout of Si photonic components and circuits
- Hands-on experience with photonic modelling software (e.g. Lumerical)
- Hands-on experience with layout tools (e.g. Luceda Ipkiss, Cadence, L-edit). Experience with Ipkiss is a plus
What we offer
We offer you an exciting temporary assignment in which you will be part of a community that makes the impossible possible. Together, we shape the technology that will define the society of tomorrow.
- Duration of the assignment 6 - 12 months, with extension if applicable
- Desired start date: asap
- Work regime: full time
Location/ Locatie
We provide the flexibility to work both from our office premises and remotely from home. This to maintain a healthy work-life balance while being an integral part of our team.
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*For this temporary position, you can apply as a candidate, the employment is then through an employment agency or other third party. If you are a Freelancer (independent consultant) we also welcome your application.