Senior Optical Engineer Milano

Senior Optical Engineer
Milano
Lombardia, Milano

Location: Milan, ItalyEmployment Type: Full-timeStart date: Q1 2025Job description: Senior Optical EngineerWe seek a full-time Senior Photonics Engineer to work in a dynamic environment where priorities and tasks evolve rapidly. We value a highly qualified person specialized in photonic design with diverse backgrounds in other fields who contributes to many aspects of technical solutions. You will be working in a heterogeneous cross-functional team where your responsibility lies in developing innovative optical modules based on integrated photonics. You will be expected to proactively improve our products, work environment, and company, looking for opportunities to better the way we do things, even outside your area of responsibility;Finally, detailed reporting and presentation activities are required from time to time to create a shared knowledge base. ResponsibilitiesDesign, simulate, and optimize PICs and sensors for various applications, including telecommunications, automotive, infrastructure, and avionics;Work with the team to define test plans and validate fabricated products and prototypes. Perform analysis of experimental data, summarize the results, and prepare technical test reports on completed activities;Stay current with industry trends and technologies, and identify opportunities for innovation. Contribute to the development of intellectual property through the preparation and submission of patent applications;RequirementsCore competenciesA master's degree in physics, electrical engineering, or a related fieldLaboratory experienceExperience with optical test and measurement equipment (Optical Spectrum Analyzers, Optical Power meters, Tunable Lasers, Polarization Controllers…)Experience with optical characterization techniquesExperience with the design and testing of photonic integrated circuits (PICs)Expertise in photonics design and simulation tools such as Lumerical, RSoft, or VPIphotonicsExperience with photonic component design, including waveguides, resonators, filters, and modulatorsExperience with the design and testing of optoelectronic devices, such as lasers or detectorsKnowledge of optical fibers and their properties, as well as experience with fiber optic communication systemsExcellent communication and teamwork skillsThe following skills are desirable to facilitate integration into the team:Knowledge of optical communication systems and their application in data centers and telecommunicationsExperience with the design and testing of optical sensors, including temperature, pressure, and strain sensorsFamiliarity with fabrication processes for integrated photonics, including lithography, etching, and bonding;Scripting in Python for running experiments, instrument control, simulations, and data processing;Use of version control software such as Git and GitHub;Having worked in teams using Agile methodologies. We welcome candidates from every part of the World as our official language is English. Knowledge of Italian or willingness to learn it is appreciated but does not constitute a selection criterion. PhotonPath is an equal-opportunity employer which does not discriminate against candidates based on color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetic information. Selection processWe like to think and work fast, respecting everybody's time.

Hence, we try our best to keep the selection process as lean as possible. You will go through a four steps process (no panic, it's structured but not long!

):LinkedIn Application: In the LinkedIn application, you will be required to answer a few questions about your status, availability, and experience.

Then you'll get a link to a tech questionnaire to self assess your technical skills. Application Screening: after an initial screening, you'll be sent a link to a series of questionnaires to assess your personal attitudes and technical background.

This helps us assess better your fit with the open position. Remote interview: If we select your profile, you'll be invited to have the first call with a member of the PhotonPath executive team (CTO or COO) to dive deeper into your desires and expectations for your position at PhotonPath, as well as your motivation. Face-to-face meeting: If we like each other, you'll be welcome to meet us in our office, get to know your possible future colleagues, and get to know the people you'll be working with every day.

You will also meet the executive team for a final interview. We aim to provide feedback in a maximum of one week after the conclusion of this process. Each candidate is provided with the selection process results at every step of the journey, along with a short feedback on the performance. ApplicationsTo send your resume, please click on the button "Apply.

"For more information, questions, or troubles with the process, please reach out to ****** PhotonPathWe wake up every day to allow people to live in an informed and connected world. PhotonPath is a European-based designer, manufacturer, and vendor of Integrated Photonics-based components and subsystems.

Founded in 2019 as a spinoff of Politecnico di Milano.

We are headquartered in Milano and Trento (IT), where our offices, R&D Lab, and manufacturing facilities are located. We are a fast-growing company, backed by a solid parterre of investors and industrial partners who believe in our vision and continuously support our scale-up. We are committed to becoming a reference point in the integrated photonics industry, verticalizing our solutions in fast-growing markets thanks to our unique technology suite. We are always looking for talented individuals who want to join our team and help us achieve our goals.

Join us at PhotonPath and be a part of a company that's making a real difference in the world of integrated photonics!What can you expect? We adopt a lean organizational approach; every person counts and makes a difference in achieving goals.

As a result, you will be surrounded by people who are enthusiastic about learning new things every day, extending their skills beyond their comfort zone, and proactively handling responsibilities without direct supervision.

Furthermore, we like to maintain a friendly and inclusive environment where open feedback and discussion of problems are always welcome and encouraged. We believe that face-to-face interaction promotes and accelerates the sharing of ideas and coordination.

Since this position requires frequent alignment between all team members, a significant part of the activities takes place in presence. Smart working is occasionally possible depending on the type of ongoing activities.