Lead-Engineer Photonic Integrated Circuits

Location: Karlsruhe, GermanyWorking time: Full timeStart: NowContact: [email protected] Team SilOriX is a high-tech start-up commercializing efficient solutions for high-speed data transmission in hyper-scale data centers and artificial-intelligence (AI) clusters. Our technology complements highly scalable silicon photonic circuits by engineered organic electro-optic materials for highly efficient manipulation of light. Tasks and Activities As Lead Engineer, you will be responsible for both the RF and the optical design of our cutting-edge modulator PICs. Your responsibility will comprise aspects of technical design, communication and exchange with out partners, as well as managing and expanding the associated team. You will take technical leadership in the development, fabrication, and testing of advanced silicon-organic-hybrid (SOH) photonic integrated circuits (PIC), with a strong focus on ultra-high-speed electro-optic modulators with symbol rates of 200 GBd and beyond, which are key to advanced transceiver architectures. Your team will work on optical and RF simulations and design of high-speed electro-optic modulators and their packaging, on the development and integration of mm-wave interfaces and fan-out boards, as well as on the characterization of devices and circuits using state-of-the-art test equipment. In addition, you will lead projects with our technology partners, define technical road maps, drive business development, and help set up an effective and inspiring working environment. You will build and mentor a high-performing, interdisciplinary team and play a key role in shaping the technical vision at the international forefront of photonics innovation. Your Profile We are looking for an ambitious personality to complement our team with one or more of the following competences and skills:PhD or experienced MSc in the field of RF or electrical engineering, physics, photonics, or related disciplinesStrong theoretical and experimental background in PIC design or mm-wave device & circuit design as well as associated manufacturing and testing techniquesProficiency with industry-standard tools for PIC design (e.g., Lumerical, CST, RSoft…)Proficiency with industry-standard tools for RF circuits (e.g., Ansys HFSS, CST, …) Experience in PIC design, organization of tape-outs, and interaction with foundry partners, ideally in an industrial context Experience in optical communicationsProven experience as a project and/or team leader in high-tech research and developmentFlexibility and proactive engagement Our offer As a key employee with management responsibilities, you will be offered attractive compensation along with the opportunity to develop and shape a highly dynamic start-up and a creative and innovative work environment. Embedded into a flat hierarchy, the position offers a perfect starting point for an ambitious and successful engineering career in a highly relevant field of technology. SilOriX is an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by law.