Device Engineer

Device Integration Expert - Silicon Photonics

Location: Belgium, Onsite working required

Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced R&D Silicon Photonics (SiP) Device Integration Expert. In this pivotal role, you will lead the integration of active photonic components into our cutting-edge Silicon Photonics platform. You will contribute significantly to defining next-generation process architectures, developing advanced fabrication processes, and enabling the seamless integration of novel active devices into scalable photonic systems.

Key Responsibilities:

• Define and establish new process module architectures for active devices within the latest Silicon Photonics platform.
• Develop integration schemes for active components such as modulators, photodetectors, semiconductor optical amplifiers (SOAs), and other advanced optoelectronic devices.
• Collaborate closely with device design and fabrication teams to ensure full compatibility of active components with platform architecture, with a focus on performance optimization and yield improvement.
• Lead the design and optimization of process flows, taking into account material compatibility, device performance, and manufacturing scalability.
• Conduct feasibility studies and prototyping to evaluate new process technologies and integration methodologies for active photonic components.

Qualifications:

• Ph.D. in Photonics, Physics, Materials Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field, with a focus on Silicon Photonics.
• Minimum of 5 years post-Ph.D. experience in R&D (industry or academic) within the photonics field, preferably with a focus on datacom applications.
• Proven expertise in the integration of active materials into silicon photonics platforms, with experience in at least one of the following:
• EDWA (Erbium-Doped Waveguide Amplifier)
• III-V SOA
• Ge-Si photodiodes
• Avalanche Photodiodes (APDs)
• Single Photon Avalanche Diodes (SPADs)
• Silicon-organic hybrid modulators
• Demonstrated ability to tackle challenges related to material compatibility, co-integration, and platform scalability.
• Strong track record in process architecture definition, development, and optimization for active photonic devices.
• Familiarity with project management is highly appreciated.
• Excellent problem-solving abilities and a track record of innovation.
• Experience with simulation/design tools such as Lumerical, COMSOL Multiphysics, Flexcompute Tidy3D, or equivalents is a plus.