Photonic Design Engineer

Photonic Design Engineer

at QuiX Quantum BV/GmbH

Netherland/Germany

Photonic Design Engineer

QuiX Quantum is pioneering advancements in photonic quantum computing, a dynamic and rapidly evolving field. Since our founding in 2019, we have achieved world records in quantum photonic processing. As we continue to expand, we're excited to add a Photonic Design Engineer to our team. This flexible, hybrid position requires a minimum of one day in the office each week and offers work locations in Germany or the Netherlands.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and simulate photonic components using tools like Lumerical.
• Develop PIC layouts in IPKISS, GdsFactory, or similar.
• Support internal PDK development and maintenance.
• Automate and script simulations with Python or similar languages.
• Collaborate with team members using Git for code management.
• Integrate photonic designs into system architectures.

Required Qualifications:

• MSc in Photonics, Electrical Engineering, or related; PhD preferred.
• • 3+ years of photonics design experience, preferably in industry.
• Experince in Lumerical and PIC layout tools (eg. IPKISS, GdsFactory).
• Strong Python skills and experience with Git.
• Proficiency in English.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with Lumerical API, PDK development, Silicon Nitride platforms, and quantum integrated photonics.

Personal Attributes:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent communicator and team player.
• Detail-oriented with a commitment to high quality.
• Self-motivated, capable of managing multiple projects independently.

What to expect from us:

Join a fast-paced, innovative start-up where your work directly impacts our growth and direction. You’ll be part of a diverse, dynamic team, each member bringing unique expertise to challenging, high-tech projects. This hybrid position offers flexibility, with a minimum of one day per week in the office and options to work in Germany or the Netherlands. Our working language is English, fostering a collaborative international environment.

Employment Conditions:

This is a full-time position with a competitive salary based on your education and experience. We offer generous vacation time, extensive educational opportunities, a pension plan, and start-up benefits. Participation in our equity plan is available after the first year.