Photonics Engineer Senior

About Gradiant

At Gradiant a leading technology center in Galicia we develop deep tech solutions that combine artificial intelligence cybersecurity and advanced communications (5G/6G satellite aeronautical systems etc.). For more than 15 years we have been transforming knowledge into real innovation for companies leading the entire R&D&I cycle through to technology transfer.

Our team is made up of professionals who are passionate about technology social impact and excellence. If you are looking for a dynamic environment with a real impact on the business world and a horizontal work culture keep reading!

What will you do

You will be part of the MicroNanoelectronics and Photonics line within the Advanced Communications Area developing cuttingedge photonic technologies with real societal impact. You will advance RF photonics and PICbased technologies for nextgeneration communications computation and sensing while shaping neuromorphic and energyharvesting photonic solutions that enable ultralowpower scalable systems for edge aerospace and securitycritical domains.

Your day-to-day responsibilities will include

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• Contribute to the strategic evolution of the photonic line by evaluating emerging technologies and guiding innovative solutions from concept through validated implementation.
• Drive innovation by proposing new technical ideas and contributing to research and project proposals with clear societal and technological impact.
• Lead photonic projects endtoend translating project requirements into effective technical execution to ensure timely and highquality delivery.
• Mentor and supervise junior engineers and researchers fostering technical growth knowledge sharing and strong team collaboration.
• Support on the design and development of photonic solutions across diverse application domains (including communications computing and sensing) from systemlevel architecture to integrated circuit layout modeling and simulation.
• Support on the assembly test and validation of photonic hardware and earlystage prototypes ensuring performance.

We are looking for

Someone with strong communication skills who enjoys working in multidisciplinary teams contributing collaboratively while taking ownership of technical tasks. The candidate should be detal-oriented problem solver and have a strong interest in innovation continuous learning and emerging technologies.

In addition we require you to have the following experience:

• Demonstrated handson experience in at least two of the following photonic domains: RF/microwave photonics PIC development photonic packaging and/or assembly hybrid photonicelectronic systems.
• Experience in projectoriented environments including planning documentation and coordination of internal teams or external stakeholders.
• Solid understanding of underlying physical principles with proficiency in scientific programming (Python/Matlab) and electromagnetic simulation tools (Lumerical COMSOL VPI etc.).
• Handson experimental experience across optical laboratories cleanroom environments electronics or device/systemlevel measurements and characterization.
• PhD or at least 5 years experience in photonics or related fields.

It would be great that you have...

• Background in silicon photonics or other PIC platforms (e.g. InP SiN hybrid platforms) including design flows limitations fabrication and cleanroom processes.
• Experience in project leadership or technical coordination such as task planning milestone tracking and supervision of technical teams.
• Knowledge or experience in RF photonics microwave photonics or mixed photonicelectronic systems.
• Familiarity with hardware assembly packaging and integration of photonic or optoelectronic devices.
• Exposure to energyharvesting or lowpower photonic systems or related research areas.

What we offer

Salary: From 32.000SBA 10% variable depending on your knowledge experience and desire. This is the starting point the idea is to find an agreement during the process.

23 days of holidays your birthday 24th and 31st of December you will have 26 days of holidays!

#TroulaDays Whats this At Gradiant youll be able to choose one Friday off a month so you can switch off and enjoy a longer weekend.

Teleworking and office. Decide how and when you want to work with your team to strike a balance.

Personal training budget. We want to help you improve your technical skills feel involved in the tech community and develop your soft skills to lead teams and/or lead projects.

We will provide you with all the necessary equipment so that you can work comfortably.

Welcome Pack

Flexible salary. Today we offer various services through flexible pay restaurant vouchers childcare transport medical insurance...

Work-life balance. Your work-life balance is really important to us.

Our culture is our goal: a working environment where horizontal communication is our maxim.

Continuous training. We like to exchange knowledge so we offer internal training courses in which you can participate as an assistant or driver!

Coming to the office has endless advantages including enjoying fresh fruit and a good coffee with your colleagues every day.

Do you need to improve your English You will have the possibility to take English classes if your duties require it.

We promote a work enviroment based on equal opportunities and believe in the value of diversity and inclusion. We welcome everyone to join our teamregardless of gender origin sexual orientation beliefs or disability. What truly matters is your desire to grow at Gradiant.

Interested

If youre passionate about data technological infrastructure working with brilliant teams and want to make an impact on European technological innovation Gradiant is the place for you. Send us your CV and tell us why youd like to join our team.