Optical Device Researcher - Photonics / Optical Communications / Semiconductor Devices

Optical Device Researcher - Photonics / Optical Communications / Semiconductor Devices

We are currently partnered with a leading global technology organisation with a major European research and development centre in Paris. Their Optical Communication Technology team is conducting advanced research into next-generation optical devices and technologies designed to enable higher-capacity and more efficient optical communication networks.

As part of their continued investment in photonics and semiconductor technologies, they are looking to hire an Optical Device Researcher to contribute to the research, design, development, testing, and integration of advanced optical components.

Key responsibilities

• Research, design, and develop next-generation optical devices and components for high-capacity communication systems.
• Design and develop active and passive optical chips and photonic components.
• Work on technologies including semiconductor lasers, directly modulated lasers, external modulators, optical modulators, photodetectors, waveguides, and passive photonic circuits.
• Contribute to the design, packaging, integration, and testing of optical components and devices.
• Perform modelling and simulation of optical and photonic devices to evaluate performance and optimise designs.

Key requirements

• PhD or equivalent advanced research experience in Photonics, Optics, Semiconductor Devices, Microelectronics, Optical Communications, Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, or a closely related discipline.
• Strong academic research record or demonstrated technical achievements in optical or semiconductor device technologies.
• Hands-on experience in one or more areas of optical device research, development, fabrication, testing, or integration.
• Strong understanding of optical communication technologies and optical transmission systems.
• Experience with optical chip or device design and development.
• Semiconductor laser development, including Directly Modulated Lasers (DMLs).
• External modulation technologies and high-speed optical modulators.

Keywords

Optical Device Researcher / Photonics Researcher / Optical Communications / Photonics / Optical Devices / Optical Chip Design / Photonic Integrated Circuits / PIC / Semiconductor Devices / Semiconductor Lasers / Laser Technology / Directly Modulated Lasers / DML / Optical Modulators / External Modulation / Photodetectors / Passive Photonics / Optical Waveguides / Waveguide Design / Optical Coupling / Photonic Integration / High-Speed Optical Devices / Optical Transmission / Fibre Optics / Semiconductor Fabrication / Device Packaging / Optical Testing / Device Characterisation / COMSOL / FimmProp / Python / Optical Simulation / Multiphysics Simulation / Research Scientist / R&D / Proof of Concept / Prototyping / Productisation / OFC / ECOC / JLT / PTL / Paris / France

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