Jobs / engineering
Advanced Photonic Design Engineer
QuiX Quantum · Netherlands/Germany
IND sponsor
What you will do
- Lead the design and simulation of advanced photonic components using tools like Lumerical.
- Oversee PIC layout development in IPKISS, GdsFactory, or similar, ensuring high-quality standards.
- Drive innovation in photonic component design and contribute significantly to the internal PDK development and maintenance.
- Automate and enhance simulation workflows using Python or similar languages.
- Mentor junior engineers and collaborate closely with cross-functional teams using Git for code management.
- Lead the integration of photonic designs into broader system architectures.
What they look for
- MSc or PhD (preferred) in Photonics, Electrical Engineering, Physics or related field.
- 5+ years of experience in photonics design, with a preference for industry experience
- Demonstrated proficiency in Lumerical and PIC layout tools (IPKISS, GdsFactory).
- Advanced programming skills in Python and proficiency with Git.
- Proven track record of project leadership and collaboration within multidisciplinary teams.
- Proficiency in English.
What they look for
- Experience leading PDK development with the Lumerical API.
- Advanced knowledge of Silicon Nitride (SiN) platforms and quantum integrated photonics.
- Familiarity with electro-optic modulators and expertise in quantum photonic applications.