LIGENTEC is a young and dynamic company that specializes in developing Photonic Integrated Circuits (PICs) with world-leading performance. We work closely with customers to bring PICs to everyday life.
Job Description
We are looking for a highly skilled Photonic Design Engineer to join our team. As a key member of our engineering team, you will be responsible for designing photonic integrated circuits (PICs) to meet customer needs.
Key Responsibilities:
* Design and layout of passive components for customer projects and strategic roadmap initiatives
* Analyze experimental data to assess the performance of components and circuits
* Contribute to the design and layout of active components such as modulators and photodiodes for RF and CW applications
* Familiarize yourself with layout best practices and contribute to our layout library
* Collaborate with the characterization team to gather capabilities and provide support in test planning and data analysis
* Interface with process and yield engineering teams to collect requirements and capabilities, and design test structures
* Provide clear and concise documentation and reporting
Requirements
* MSc or PhD in photonics or related fields
* At least 3+ years of experience in integrated optics design and layout in a top environment, preferably industrial
* Proficiency in designing passive photonic components and circuits
* Proficiency in Python programming, with knowledge of code versioning for collaborative software development
* Competent with layout tools such as IPKISS and familiar with best practices
* Familiarity with dataset analysis from photonic components and circuits
* Familiarity with active components and heterogeneous integration is a plus
* Understanding of PIC manufacturing and test implications on design
* Strong communication skills, ability to work collaboratively and proactively
* Fluent in English
About LIGENTEC
LIGENTEC is a fast-growing European company with headquarters in Lausanne, Switzerland. We have expanded our manufacturing capabilities by establishing LIGENTEC France in the South of Paris. Our expertise lies in the design and manufacturing of Photonic Integrated Circuits (PICs) for high-tech areas such as Quantum Technologies, LiDAR, Space Technologies, and Biosensors. Our All-Nitride (AN) technology enables customers to develop innovative products in the Industrial Revolution 4.0.