As a Senior Photonics Design Engineer, you will be crucial in developing active photonic switches for large-scale deployment. You'll design, simulate, and optimize Photonic Integrated Circuits (PICs), driving innovation in next-generation optical interconnects. This role offers the chance to contribute to high-performance photonic systems from concept to production, collaborating with cross-functional teams.
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Senior Photonics Design Engineer at Cutting-edge photonics startup
Are you a Senior Photonics Design Engineer passionate about pushing the boundaries of silicon photonics? Join a cutting-edge startup developing active photonic switches for large-scale deployment, driving innovation in next-generation optical interconnects. This is a unique opportunity to design, simulate, and optimize Photonic Integrated Circuits (PICs) from concept to production, contributing to high-performance photonic systems alongside world-class experts in a fast-moving, high-impact environment. If you're ready to make a significant impact on the future of optical computing, we want to hear from you!
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Location
Oxford, United Kingdom
Compensation
Not Disclosed
Company
Confidential company
Role overview
About the company
Cutting-edge photonics startup
What you will do
- Design and model passive and active silicon photonic devices and integrated systems.
- Prototype novel photonic components, design test structures, and validate experimental results.
- Partner with manufacturing teams to optimise and transition designs into volume production.
Who this is a fit for
- Master’s degree in physics, photonics, electrical, or optical engineering with 5+ years of experience.
- Strong understanding of waveguide optics, integrated photonic devices, and semiconductor physics.
- Experience in modelling and simulating integrated photonic devices using commercial software.
Why this role is remarkable
- Drive innovation in next-generation optical interconnects and photonic computing.
- Work alongside world-class experts in a fast-moving, high-impact startup.
- Contribute to the development of high-performance photonic systems from concept to production.
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