Photonic Design and Optimisation Engineer (ID:2604)

LIGENTEC is a young, dynamic and strongly growing company, headquartered in Lausanne, Switzerland, near EPFL, close to the shore of Lake Geneva. We are developing Photonic Integrated Circuits (PICs) to world‑leading performance with our customers for applications in Quantum Technologies, LiDAR, Space, Biosensors and more.

Photonic Design & Optimisation Engineer

Role and Responsibilities:

• Design, simulation and optimisation of cutting‑edge passive and active photonic components (e.g., couplers, filters, modulators, photodiodes) for customer projects and strategic internal roadmaps, focusing on RF and CW domains.
• Inverse design and implementation of advanced design methodologies to push the limits of component performance.
• Hands‑on layout of photonic components and circuits, ensuring physical realization adheres to design intent, best practices and manufacturing constraints.
• Critical assessment of component and circuit...