Silicon Photonics Engineer
City of Bristol, England, United Kingdom
We are seeking experienced PIC design and testing engineers to support development of our MEMS/PIC inertial sensor devices. Our collaborative culture of knowledge exchange means no prior experience in MEMS inertial sensors is required, just your enthusiasm to learn. We are especially eager to find candidates with experience in chipscale LIDAR, optical switches or MEMS-enabled silicon photonics.
You will be working directly with the company CEO/inventor, and will be responsible primarily for testing of PIC chips and our PIC/MEMS inertial sensors for high volume commercial applications. Your background in integrated silicon and/or silicon nitride PICs including laser and detector testing will influence key design decisions and test flows.
You will part of our core technical team working with an experienced group of electronic engineers, physicists, chip designers and hardware engineers in a fast-paced environment that requires self-motivation and a willingness to embrace new ideas. We want dynamic people that understand the scale and nature of our goal, who can challenge our assumptions. This is an exciting opportunity for a PIC engineer to join a small start-up with big ambitions who will value your personal initiative.
What you’ll accomplish
Test photonic devices in our laboratory, including testing setup preparation, instrument automotive control, data process, and procedure development
Create statistical analysis on test data, working with the design and simulation team to align experimental results with predicted performance
Be involved in discussions with foundries, packaging houses and suppliers to understand test requirements
Operate a variety of test equipment that spans optical, thermal, mechanical and electrical domains
Support simulation and layout activities
The critical attributes we’ll use to compare candidates
Hands on experience on testing with a passion for optimising test setups, automation & efficient test processes
Demonstratable experience of silicon and/or silicon nitride PIC design, simulation and testing using tools such as Lumerical, IPKISS, COMSOL
Broad knowledge base across light sources, detectors that translates into experimental skills
Must-have-skills
Masters / PhD in Physics or Engineering
PIC design, tape out and experimental testing experience (3+ years preferable)
Experience working within small engineering teams or research groups
Excellent analytical skills with an eye for detail and accuracy
Demonstrate a strong discipline for thorough documentation
Ability to distil and communicate scientific information effectively with the wider team
Highly adaptable, good communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to multitask and meet deadlines
Package
Competitive salary
Generous company package including share options, Royal London pension, and sick pay
Flexible working arrangements
Location & Travel
Zero Point Motion’s office and lab space is located in the Bristol University Quantum Technologies Innovation Center amongst likeminded start-up companies. There will be occasional travel throughout the UK and abroad for conferences, meetings and engineering visits