Ingenieur Opto-elektronica vacatures in de provincie Noord-Brabant

Photonic Integrated Circuits Test Engineer

Full-time

Eindhoven, Netherlands

Posted 6+ months ago

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Job description: BRIGHT Photonics is a design house in integrated photonics, supporting customers worldwide in developing next‑generation PIC‑based solutions. As a Photonic Integrated Circuit (PIC) Test Engineer, you will play a central role in validating photonic designs, developing test setups, and delivering high‑quality measurement data to our customers, design and simulation teams. You will work in a compact, multidisciplinary environment where ownership, teamwork, and technical curiosity are highly valued. Your work will span multiple exciting application domains, including LiDAR systems, quantum communication chips, advanced optical sensors, and across emerging photonic integration technologies.. Job type: Full Time Salary: Competitive salary commensurate with experience Location: Eindhoven, the Netherlands Key responsibilities: Set up, execute, and refine optical and electrical measurements for PIC prototypes and customer projects. Develop, maintain, and improve photonic test benches using lasers, modulators, detectors, RF equipment, and optical components. Characterize PIC building blocks such as lasers, MZ modulators, AWGs, filters, photodiodes, and passive structures. Automate measurement workflows using Python or similar scripting tools. Analyze and interpret measurement data, providing clear feedback to design and simulation teams, and customers. Prepare high‑quality documentation, including measurement plans and reports. Contribute to continuous improvement of measurement accuracy, throughput, and methodology. Support customers in understanding measurement results and optimizing their PIC designs. What You Bring: MSc or PhD in Photonics, Physics, Electrical Engineering, or a related field. At least 2 years of hands‑on experience testing and characterizing Photonic Integrated Circuits (PICs). Practical experience with optical test equipment such as tunable lasers, OSAs, power meters, polarization controllers, and VNAs. Solid understanding of integrated photonics platforms (SiPh, InP, SiN). Strong skills in data analysis and automation (Python preferred). Familiarity with RF measurements and high‑speed modulators is an advantage. Ability to debug complex opto‑electronic systems. Strong communication skills in English. A proactive, hands-on, independent working style combined with a collaborative mindset. Additional Assets: Experience with PCB design; Hands-on experience with soldering and wire-bonding. Experience in high-throughput or wafer-level photonics testing. Exposure to packaging processes or cleanroom environments. Contributions to open-source automation or measurement libraries. What do we offer? A role within the vibrant Dutch integrated photonics ecosystem. Work with cutting-edge photonic integration technologies. An informal, international, and highly collaborative working environment. Direct impact on customer projects, prototypes, and emerging technologies. Opportunities to grow into design, simulation or packaging roles. Develop your own skills and contribute to company growth. Contact: . Only applications sent directly to are considered. Applications must include CV+Motivation letter+Reference Contact. Candidates must have an EU citizenship or a valid EU resident permit.

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