Photonic Design Engineer (m/f/d)

About the Job

We are seeking a highly skilled and innovative Photonic Design Engineer (f / m / d) to join one of our portfolio companies and play a crucial part in the development and optimization of cutting-edge graphene-based, high-speed optical transceiver platform.

In your day to day work you’ll ensure the performance, efficiency, and scalability of the devices, achieving low loss and high yield.

Join our portfolio company : A German hardware company focused on designing and manufacturing cutting-edge microchips. The transformative startup offers energy-efficient and high-performance components for multiple industries.

In this role, you’ll :

• Design and develop passive photonic components in silicon nitride for applications such as multiplexing and fiber-to-chip coupling
• Create, layout, and update Process Design Kit (PDK) building blocks as required, ensuring their accuracy and functionality.
• Develop test structures to facilitate accurate verification of device models.
• Perform inverse design and benchmark solutions against alternative designs to ensure optimal performance.
• Collaborate closely with the characterization team to acquire and analyze statistical data, ensuring accurate performance validation and improvement

Your Profile

• PhD in a relevant field or a minimum of 3 years of professional experience in integrated photonics
• Proficiency in using Lumerical products such as MODE, FDTD, and Multiphysics
• Strong programming skills in Python, along with experience using Git for version control
• Hands-on experience with layout software such as gdsfactory, Nazca, or OptoDesigner
• Experience with inverse design methodologies is an advantage
• Practical characterization experience in an optical lab is a plus
• Familiarity with optical design software, particularly Zemax, is a plus

Please note that we’re looking for support in the Aachen office of our portfolio company. Eligibility to work in the EU is required.

Benefits and Perks

• Comprehensive benefits package with outstanding insurance, pension and virtual stock options at our portfolio company
• An inspiring, creative and diverse environment with professional and motivated colleagues from all over the world
• Transparent and open culture where every person is highly valued and respected
• Getting challenged and developing your professional skills by taking over responsibilities, and a guaranteed steep learning curve from day one
• A supportive environment that prioritises work-life balance
• Be part of a professional network within the Project A family, with access to regular events, knowledge exchange and meetups

Apply below and become a part of our success story!

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Project A is committed to diverse and equal opportunities hiring for all applicants, candidates, and employees alike. We value humans with all our glorious multifaceted backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences and look forward to your application.

Project A is the operational VC that provides its ventures with capital, an extensive network, and exclusive access to a wide range of operational expertise.