Silicon Photonics Design Expert

We are looking for a motivated and dynamic photonics expert to join our team. The team is focused on integrated photonics ICs (PICs) for a wide range of next generation technology developments and applications. You will employ imec's cutting edge photonic technologies for novel PICs and sub-systems such as communication, industrial sensors and biosensors, quantum photonics, lidar and many more.

What you will do

• Design, model and layout photonic components and circuits 
• Setup design of experiments and analyse test data 
• Communicate your insights to internal cross-functional teams, technology developers and external partners 
• Lead R&D projects and interact with external and internal customers 
• Translate customer requirements into system concepts and PIC architectures 
• Improve existing photonic platforms and contribute to new photonic concepts for emerging applications 
• Continuously align with process, characterization, application and system experts 

What we do for you

We offer you the opportunity to join one of the world’s premier research centers in nanotechnology at its headquarters in Leuven, Belgium. With your talent, passion and expertise, you’ll become part of a team that makes the impossible possible. Together, we shape the technology that will determine the society of tomorrow.

We are committed to being an inclusive employer and proud of our open, multicultural, and informal working environment with ample possibilities to take initiative and show responsibility. We commit to supporting and guiding you in this process; not only with words but also with tangible actions. Through imec.academy, 'our corporate university', we actively invest in your development to further your technical and personal growth. 

We are aware that your valuable contribution makes imec a top player in its field. Your energy and commitment are therefore appreciated by means of a market appropriate salary with many fringe benefits. 

Who you are

We are looking for a strong team player who is results-driven and strives for continuous improvement.  
Good communication skills and excellent knowledge of English are required, since you will work in an international, multi-disciplinary and multicultural team, as well as interact with outside partners. 
To qualify for this position, you have: 

• a 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 
• Good programming skills. Experience with Python is a strong plus 
• Experience with experimental setups, characterization and packaging of PICs is an advantage 
• Experience with passives in Silicon Nitride, Ge-on-Si or AlOx is a plus 
• The ability to work according to agreed customer timelines and manage time efficiently according to the project schedules 

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