Silicon Photonics Design -Test Engineer EP-ESE-2019-103

Silicon Photonics Design -Test Engineer

As a member of the Electronic Systems for Experiments group, you will:

• Design and simulation of Silicon Photonics Devices and Systems
• Packaging (inc. fibre-attach and mechanical design of fibre handling tools) of Silicon Photonics Devices
• Design, schematic capture and PCB layout of test boards for Silicon Photonics Devices
• Laboratory characterization of the performance of Silicon Photonics Devices and Systems
• Evaluation of radiation tolerance of Silicon Photonics Devices and Systems
• Supervision of students and fellows working on Silicon Photonics Devices and Systems

Qualifications

Master's degree or PhD or equivalent relevant experience in the field of electronic engineering or applied physics or a related field.

Experience:

• Demonstrated experience in the Design and Simulation of Silicon Photonics Devices and Systems
• Extensive experience in the high frequency packaging and fibre attachment of Silicon Photonics Devices including mechanical design of fibre handling tools
• Initial experience in the design and layout of test PCB's
• Extensive experience in the laboratory characterization of the performance of Photonic Devices and Systems
• Demonstrated experience in the evaluation of radiation tolerance of Electronic and/or Photonic Devices and Systems
• Demonstrated experience with high speed electronics and interconnects

Technical competencies:

• Design and simulation of optoelectronic systems
• Knowledge and application of optoelectronic components: emitters, waveguides and detectors
• Testing and measurement of optoelectronic systems
• Layout of electronic circuit boards
• Knowledge of radiation effects on electronics and mitigation techniques

• English: spoken and written: ability to draw-up technical specifications and/or scientific reports and to make oral presentations
• French: ability to understand and speak French in a professional context would be an asset

Closing date:

30.10.2019.

Contract type: Limited duration contract, 5 years. Subject to certain conditions, holders of limited-duration contracts may apply for an indefinite position.

These functions require:

• Work in Radiation Areas.
• A valid driving licence.
• Work during nights, Sundays and official holidays, when required by the needs of the Organization.
• Interventions in underground installations, when required by the needs of the Organization.