Photonics Design Expert

microTECH Global Ltd
Suffolk
1 year ago
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Lead Photonics Scientist

Photonics Design Expert - Suffolk, UK
Salary Negotiable (DOE)

Responsibilities:
•Contribute to the design and development of Photonic Integrated Circuits and discrete active photonic III-V components.
•Facilitate external collaborations with Academic and Industrial partners, offering industry insights analysis, and identifying opportunities for technical and academic partnerships.
•Set the technical direction for projects, or spearhead specific technical packages within Research or Development initiatives.
•Investigate and analysis new directions for the application of III-V photonic and IC technology, influencing our internal technology and product strategies.
•Design, plan, and implement strategies for project-based design, simulation, and characterization.
•Collaborate with colleagues across Design, Process, Fabrication, and Test departments to ensure specifications and project technical requirements are met efficiently.

To be considered you will need the following:
•A minimum of 10 years in the photonics field, with a robust background in industry or academia, focusing on the development of III-V photonic devices.
•Proven expertise in the R&D of key photonic devices such as Laser diodes, Modulators, Detectors, Amplifiers, or fiber-based technologies.
•A comprehensive understanding of the Optical communication and consumer photonics market, including applications in DCI, Metro, Long-haul links, WDM, wireless, and sensing.
•A PhD in Physics, Electrical or Electronic Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
•Deep knowledge of III-V optoelectronic device physics, alongside familiarity with leading-edge semiconductor manufacturing processes and epitaxy methods.
•Experience in the design and/or characterization of optoelectronic devices, both DC and RF, showcasing strong technical proficiency.

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