Researcher PIC Laser Design

A practical and hands-on Researcher with a passion for exotic wavelengths

What you will do

As a Researcher PIC Laser Design, you will play a crucial role in system design and implementation of photonic integrated circuit (PIC) based tunable laser technologies for health and agricultural applications. You will be responsible for designing new generations of PIC based tunable lasers. Furthermore, your role will be critical in supporting internal teams or external customers working in those application domains.

• PIC design: Design PIC systems using both our custom laser design tool based on analytical modeling and commercial photonics design and simulation tools such as Lumerical, making sure the designs meet project specifications. 
• PIC (tunable) laser subsystem design: Design tunable PIC laser subsystems using custom active-passive simulation tools. 
• PIC layout: Convert system designs into mask layouts using PDKs provided by the foundry. 
• PIC characterization: Test designs in our photonics lab after fabrication to validate and improve designs. 
• Proof-of-Concept Development: Collaborate with R&D teams to integrate PICs into proof-of-concept agricultural/health systems, ensuring they meet design specifications and performance criteria. 
• Cross site collaboration: Collaborate with application teams in our sites in Wageningen and Eindhoven, and with photonics platform and hybrid assembly teams in our sites in Leuven and Ghent. 
• External customers and research partners: Working and collaborating with customers and research partners outside of imec in commercial and funded projects. 
• Seeking opportunities for PIC implementation: Looking for opportunities inside and outside of imec where photonic systems can contribute to photonic sensing applications. 
• Sharing research output: Writing publications and patents, and presenting your work at conferences is a critical part of this role, along with visiting conferences to stay on top of the current trends in photonics. 

What we do for you

We offer a challenging environment at the forefront of technology, in an international network of renowned industrial customers. This is your opportunity to bring new technologies to the market that will have an impact on tomorrow’s society.           
  
Imec The Netherlands, as an employer of choice, offers you an attractive compensation and benefits package including a 100% employer-paid pension plan and flexible working hours. Furthermore, imec-NL offers a wide range of training possibilities. For international candidates, we provide support in the relocation process.    
  
By joining the PICSYS team in Eindhoven, you will be part of a team of disruptive innovators and thinkers. Together, with our researchers and engineers, you will work on a variety of topics, including healthcare, agrifood, mobility and communications. We invite you to be part of our ambitious team where your ideas will have an impact on our society and our future lives.   

Who you are

• MSc with 4+ years of relevant experience or a Ph.D. in Physics, Photonics, Electrical Engineering or a related field with relevant experience.  
• 2+ years of experience in the design and modeling of integrated tunable lasers. 
• Experience in Python/MATLAB programming, and photonic design software such as Lumerical and/or OptoDesigner is a must. 
• Experience with laser/PIC design in exotic wavelength ranges, e.g. <1000nm and >1600 nm are a plus (MIR, NIR, Visible bands). 
• Hands on chip-characterization skills are a plus. 
• Experience in the agricultural/health/physiology/quantum application domains is a plus. 
• Strong analytical skills for data management, analysis, and reporting.  
• Self-driven: Takes ownership of tasks and works collaboratively within a team.  
• Ability to collaborate effectively with multi-disciplinary R&D teams. 
• Good written and verbal communication skills in English.  

Interested

Are you interested in this position, and do you want to learn more about it? Then you can connect with Frank Wolfs, Talent Acquisition Specialist. You can reach Frank by email at frank.wolfs.ext@imec.nl. If you wish to apply, then please submit your full resume and a cover letter.  

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