Senior Photonics Design Engineer

Senior Photonic Design Engineer - Belgium 

Are you passionate about pushing the boundaries of silicon photonics? Do you thrive in a fast-paced, innovative environment? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you!

We’re looking for a Senior Photonics Engineer to join a cutting-edge team in Ghent. This is your chance to work on next-generation photonic technologies, leading groundbreaking projects from concept to reality.

What You’ll Be Doing:
Collaborate with a dynamic team of photonic engineers and product designers to develop an advanced silicon photonics platform.
Lead innovative R&D projects, transforming ideas into real-world products.
Design and model state-of-the-art photonic components and circuits.
Develop and analyze test plans to optimize performance.
Explore and define new PIC-based system architectures for game-changing applications like 6G photonics, RF/mmWave photonics, 3D/4D imaging, reservoir computing, and advanced sensors.
Work closely with component/module, processing, and test teams to bring designs to life.
Depending on your strengths and interests, focus on either next-gen product development or cutting-edge research for future applications.

What We’re Looking For: You’re not just an engineer – you’re a problem solver, innovator, and team player.

Essential Skills & Experience:
Deep knowledge of integrated optics and optoelectronics.
PhD in Photonics, Electrical Engineering, Physics, or a related field (or 2+ years of relevant industry experience).
Experience designing and testing silicon photonics and III-V components.
Strong background in PIC-based system modeling for data processing and sensing applications.
Proven project management skills – you know how to take an idea and turn it into a reality.
Ability to conduct technical feasibility studies and market analysis.
Experience securing funding and resources for R&D projects.
Hands-on expertise with photonics modelling tools (Photon Design, Lumerical, COMSOL, CST).
Experience with layout tools (Tanner L-Edit, Luceda IPKISS).
Bonus points for Python skills and additional experience with Luceda IPKISS.

Why Join Us?
Work on disruptive technologies with real-world impact.
Be part of a highly skilled and passionate team.
Enjoy a collaborative, fast-moving environment where your ideas matter.
Opportunities to lead projects, shape the future, and grow your career.

If you're excited about revolutionizing the field of silicon photonics, we want to hear from you! Apply now and let’s shape the future together.