R&D Engineer – RFPD

Job title

R&D engineer (RFPD)

Location

Eindhoven HTC, The Netherlands

Hours

40 to 32 hours

Company Overview:
SMART Photonics is a global leader in Indium Phosphide (InP) photonic integration, offering foundry services to customers developing next-generation Photonic Integrated Circuits (PICs). Our technology enables innovation across telecommunications, medical devices, data centers, and sensing industries.

 

As we expand, we are seeking a highly skilled R&D Engineer (RFPD)  with a strong background in integrated photonics, receiver photodiodes (RFPD), modulators, S-parameter analysis, and Uni-Traveling Carrier (UTC) photodetectors.

 

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead the design, development, and testing of photonic integrated circuits (PICs) with a focus on RFPD, high-speed modulators, and UTC photodetectors.
  • Analyze and optimize S-parameters for high-frequency photonic components to ensure high performance in communication and sensing applications.
  • Develop and implement test methodologies for evaluating the performance of photonic and RF components, including S-parameter measurements and characterization.
  • Design and simulate integrated photonic components using industry-standard software (e.g., Lumerical, OptoDesigner) with a focus on RF performance.
  • Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to integrate photonic devices with RF electronics, ensuring efficient hybrid designs for complex PICs.
  • Conduct experimental measurements, including high-frequency modulation, RFPD efficiency, and UTC photodetector response, ensuring accurate and repeatable data.
  • Stay informed about the latest industry trends and research in integrated photonics and high-speed photonic components, applying them to new projects and solutions.
  • Present research outcomes, designs, and testing results in reports and technical presentations for internal and external stakeholders.

Qualifications:

  • Master’s or PhD in Photonics, Electrical Engineering, Physics, or a related field.
  • 3+ years of industry experience in integrated photonics with a focus on RFPD, modulators, and S-parameters.
  • Proficiency in simulation and design tools (e.g., Lumerical, COMSOL, OptoDesigner) for photonic and RF components.
  • Experience with Uni-Traveling Carrier (UTC) photodetectors, including design and testing.
  • Hands-on experience with S-parameter analysis, high-speed modulation, and RF-photonic testing using vector network analyzers (VNAs), spectrum analyzers, and oscilloscopes.
  • Strong knowledge of photonic modulators and high-frequency photodiodes, including design and fabrication processes.
  • Familiarity with InP photonic integration and related semiconductor technologies is a plus
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Preferred Skills:

 

  • Experience with optical communications systems, including coherent detection and modulation schemes.
  • Knowledge of hybrid photonic integration techniques and high-frequency packaging solutions.
  • Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work on complex multidisciplinary projects.

What We Offer:

  • A competitive salary and comprehensive benefits, including pension and 27 paid holiday days.
  • Opportunity to work in a fast-growing company at the forefront of integrated photonics.
  • Access to cutting-edge research, tools, and facilities in a collaborative and innovation-driven environment.
  • Career development opportunities in a high-tech industry with global impact.
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