Photonics Design Expert – Silicon Photonics

About the role

Our client, a leading integral technology company with a significant R&D; presence in Ghent, is looking for a Photonics Design Expert to join their silicon photonics team. This is an opportunity to lead architecture definition and co-design activities for next-generation optical interconnect and coherent communication solutions, working alongside a strong team of photonics engineers and product designers.

Please note - this is a 100% onsite role and you must have the right to work in Belgium to be considered.

What you will be doing

- Gain insights into development trends in the optical communications field and build continuous competitiveness in silicon photonics technology for short-reach optical interconnects and coherent optical communications
- Lead new concept studies and product development projects from the R&D; stage through new product introduction
- Guide the definition of complex silicon photonics chip architectures and deliver best-in-class performance for active and passive components
- Lead optoelectronic co-design activities for modulators, detectors, drivers, and transimpedance amplifiers
- Lead the optimisation of overall optoelectronic systems using 2.5D and 3D advanced packaging to ensure high-speed signal integrity
- Work as part of a team of photonics engineers and product designers dedicated to developing a silicon photonics device and product portfolio
- Collaborate closely with solution, process, and packaging teams to ensure successful implementation of the architecture and key technologies

What you will need

- In-depth knowledge of integrated optics and optoelectronic components




- Deep understanding of silicon photonics technology trends and the ability to identify key technology directions
- Working knowledge of integrating photonic integrated circuits with electronic integrated circuits, RF integrated circuits, and driver circuitry in transceiver modules or equivalent subsystem applications
- Hands-on experience with photonics modelling tools such as Photon Design and Lumerical
- Experience with Luceda IPKISS, Python, VPI software, or similar tools would be advantageous
- Ph.D. preferred in Photonics, Electrical Engineering, Physics, or a related field
- At least five years of professional experience in the photonics industry
- Experience in the design and testing of silicon photonics, with a successful track record in product development
- Experience defining product specifications, developing yield-improvement strategies, identifying new business opportunities, and supporting commercially focused product decisions
- Experience in high-density optoelectronic integration using 2.5D or 3D advanced packaging
- Experience in the co-design of optoelectronic chips is preferred
- Proven project and product management experience, including bringing new components or systems into volume production
- Experience communicating effectively with stakeholders to secure internal funding for new R&D; projects

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