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LIGENTEC is a young, dynamic and strongly growing company, headquartered in Lausanne, Switzerland, near EPFL, close to the shore of Lake Geneva. We are developing Photonic Integrated Circuits (PICs) to world-leading performance with our customers for applications in Quantum Technologies, LiDAR, Space, Biosensors and more.
To support our growth, we are looking for a:
Photonic Design Engineer
(ID 2511)
LIGENTEC is a young, dynamic and strongly growing company, headquartered in Lausanne, Switzerland, near EPFL, close to the shore of Lake Geneva. We are developing Photonic Integrated Circuits (PICs) to world-leading performance with our customers for applications in Quantum Technologies, LiDAR, Space, Biosensors and more.
To support our growth, we are looking for a:
Photonic Design Engineer
(ID 2511)
Tasks
LIGENTEC’s engineering team is searching for a Photonic Design Engineer with a solid background in designing photonic integrated circuits (PICs) to join its team. The successful candidate will be eager to learn and passionate about the role. Your responsibilities will include component optimization, layout, and data analysis while contributing to both customer and internal projects.
Key Responsibilities:
Design and layout of passive components for customer and strategic roadmap projects
Assess the performance of components and circuits by analyzing experimental data
Contribute to the design and layout of active components (e.g. modulators and photodiodes) for RF and CW domain
Follow layout best practices and contribute to our layout library
Contribute to feasibility studies for customer projects
Collaborate with the characterization team to gather capabilities and provide support in test planning and data analysis
Interface with the process and yield engineering teams to collect requirements and capabilities, and design test structures
Provide concise and clear documentation and reporting
Requirements
MSc or PhD in photonics or related fields.
Minimum of 3+ years of hands-on 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. Familiarity with code versioning for collaborative software development is a plus
Competent with layout tools (e.g., IPKISS) and best practices
Familiar 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 (design-for testability and design-for-manufacturability)
Collaborative and eager to learn, seeking to grow and develop alongside the design team and colleagues.
Proactive and solution-oriented mindset.
Working proficiency in English.
Benefits
A flexible and dynamic start-up work environment.
Be a member of an international, diverse, customer-focused and highly motivated team.
Personal responsibility in your job and the chance to grow with us
Our passion to bring PICs to everyday life.
We look forward to receiving your full application using reference 2511, including 1) your CV, 2) a statement of interest (relating the position to your skills), and 3) grade or work certificates. Incomplete applications may not be considered.
Seniority level Seniority level Associate
Employment type Employment type Full-time
Job function Industries Computer Hardware Manufacturing
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