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Senior Photonics System & RF Engineer

Bright Photonics

Bright Photonics

Eindhoven, Netherlands
Posted on Nov 26, 2025
Job description: BRIGHT Photonics is seeking for a talented and motivated Photonics System & RF Engineer to work on our commercial and R&D projects in photonic integration technologies. You will be developing next generation R&D photonic integrated systems in a multi-disciplinary team. Your role will span from capturing requirements and specification, through design of photonic components, design of high-speed RF interfaces, development, verification and deployment. You will directly engage with our customers and suppliers, and engage in projects definition and project management. This position is for a senior level and independent professional with 4+ years of experience.Job type: Full TimeSalary: Competitive salary commensurate with experienceLocation: Eindhoven, the NetherlandsKey responsibilities:- Capture and refine specification of photonics systems and interact with technology providers and customers on device/system development.- Design, simulate, model and solve high-tech system problems (i.e. photonics, optical, opto-mechanical, mechanical, electronical).- Design, simulation and layout work on photonic components and photonic integrated circuits.- Design RF interfaces, simulate and analyze signal integrity of high speed interconnects.- Plan and perform tests at the system and sub-system level of opto-electronic devices.- Contribute to the development of in-house design tool in the high-speed RF domain.Key qualifications:- M.Sc. or Ph.D. degree in electrical engineering/ applied physics/ opto-electronics or similar fields.- Good understanding of general concept in physics, opto-electronics, mechanics, RF and microwave design.- Knowledge about photonics and photonic integration technologies.- Experience with designing, modeling, layout and characterizing photonic integrated circuits and/or other opto-electronic devices- Experience with designing, modeling, layout of high-frequency RF substrates and RF interconnects; adequate experience with EDA tools and RF modeling tools.- Excellent communication skills in English both oral and writing.- Good programming skills in Python or C/C++.- Independent, strong initiative, self-motivated, accurate and precise working attitude, ability to work under pressure with defined deadlines.Additional Assets:- Experience in working with industry in optical/electronic systems in the tele/datacom or aerospace industries.- Experience with RF measurements (e.g. using VNA)- Experience with data analysis and data management.- Solid computer skills using various operating systems.What do we offer?- Work on state-of-the-art topics in photonics technology and photonic-based device development.- Challenging problems requiring out-of-the box thinking.- Work in an exciting, international environment.- Work alongside other experienced photonic designers.- Develop your own skills and contribute to company growth.- A competitive salary and flexible working hours.Contact: hr@brightphotonics.eu. Only applications sent directly to hr@brightphotonics.eu are considered. Applications must include CV+Motivation letter+Reference Contact. Candidates must have an EU citizenship or a valid EU resident permit.