Senior Research Engineer - Quantum Photonic Integrated Circuit Design and PDK development

As part of the European Chips Act, Silicon Austria Labs (SAL) is driving innovation in quantum and semiconductor technologies through its Quantum Pilot Lines.

Join our interdisciplinary teams at the interface of design and fabrication and enjoy Villach's exceptional quality of life in the heart of the Austrian Alps.

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Be part of Silicon Austria Labs.

You will contribute to the design workflow for PDK development of AlN quantum PICs, while supporting the process development and fabrication readiness toward high technology readiness levels (TRL).

You will support design, device performance optimization, yield improvement, and quality assurance.

Your future responsibilities will include:

• Designing photonic integrated circuits (passive components and modulators) for quantum applications based on AlN.
• Contributing to the development and validation of PDK components, including layout, simulation, and documentation.
• Generating layout from design and performing design rule checks
• Characterizing fabricated devices in the lab (optical/electrical testing) and analyzing measurement data
• Designing improvements based on characterization results to enhance device performance and yield
• Collaborating closely with process and fabrication teams to ensure high design-to-fab fidelity
• Contributing to reporting, documentation, publication, IP generation, and patent application
• Supporting industry and academic collaborations within multidisciplinary projects