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

Job

  • Level
    Senior
  • Job Feld
    Application, Embedded
  • Anstellung
    Vollzeit
  • Vertragsart
    Unbefristetes Dienstverhältnis
  • Gehalt
    ab 61.000 € Brutto/Jahr
  • Ort
    Graz
  • Arbeitsmodell
    Onsite
  • Job Zusammenfassung

    In dieser Position entwirfst du photonic integrated circuits (PICs) für Quantenanwendungen, optimierst deren Leistung, unterstützt die PDK-Entwicklung und arbeitest eng mit der Fertigung zusammen.

    Job Technologien

    Deine Rolle im Team

    • 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.
    • 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.
    • 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.

    Unsere Erwartungen an dich

    Qualifikationen

    • Proficiency in microelectronics design, preferably in R&D or pilot line environments, ideally related to Photonic Integrated Circuits.
    • Solid scripting skills, ideally in Python.
    • Strong organizational and documentation skills for technical reporting and IP generation.
    • Ability to work collaboratively across teams, e.g. with fabrication, packaging, testing.
    • Autonomous, passionate, well organized, enjoying work in a dynamic and multicultural team.
    • Excellent oral and written communication skills in English, German is a plus.

    Erfahrung

    • PhD (or MSc with equivalent work experience) in electrical engineering, applied physics, or a related field, ideally with focus on integrated photonics.

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    Silicon Austria Labs GmbH

    Silicon Austria Labs GmbH

    Graz, Altenberg Bei Linz

    Mit SAL entsteht ein euro­päi­sches Spit­zen­for­schungszentrum für elektrische Systeme. Im Netzwerk von Wissenschaft und Wirtschaft betreiben wir Forschung auf höchstem globalem Niveau und schaffen so die Basis für neuartige Produkte und Prozesse.

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  • Unternehmenstyp
    Etablierte Firma
  • Arbeitsmodell
    Full Remote, Hybrid, Onsite
  • Branche
    Wissenschaft, Forschung
  • Logo Silicon Austria Labs GmbH

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

    Gehalt
    ab 61.000 € Brutto/Jahr
    Ort
    Graz
    Arbeitsmodell
    Onsite
    Diversität
    Für alle Personen geeignet (m/w/d)

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