Senior Photonics Design Engineer

Main Darwin Logo HORIZONTAL 2024 Senior Photonics Design Engineer globe (3) Padova globe (3) Italy hourglass (1) Permanent business cards (1) Photonics 1 A deep-tech company developing room-temperature photonic quantum computers is seeking a Senior Photonics Design Engineer to join their growing PIC design team. This is a hands-on design role focused on the development of complex integrated photonic architectures. You'll be involved in everything from component-level design through to full tape-out, contributing to both internal design methodologies and external collaborations. Key Responsibilities: · Design and optimisation of integrated photonic components · EM and circuit-level simulations using Lumerical (FDTD / EME / INTERCONNECT) · Layout, mask design, photonic routing, and DRC verification · Preparation of full tape-out documentation and mask reviews · Interface with foundries and collaborate with partners · Contribute to internal design library and workflow improvements

Requirements: · 3+ years hands-on PIC design experience with at least 1 completed tape-out · Master's degree or PhD in Photonics, Physics, Optical Engineering, or similar · Strong grasp of photonic component design from first principles · Proficient with GDS-based workflows, Klayout, and Python-based PIC design automation · Fluent in English Desirable: · Experience with optical/electrical characterisation and testing · Familiarity with thin-film Lithium Niobate or heterogeneous integration · Understanding of optical manufacturing processes · Python for data analysis or measurement automation · Knowledge of quantum photonics and integrated quantum optics What's Offered: · Permanent full-time contract · Hybrid working (remote possible) · Direct impact on next-generation PIC designs and photonic architectures · Collaborative, research-driven environment Darwin Recruitment is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this ...