Join us, Why?

Silicon photonics technologies have recently emerged worldwide to ensure high-speed, reliable and massive data transfer notably in the frame of the AI development that requires large data centers and big data analysis, as well as for Quantum computing or optical sensors. Photonics Integrated circuits (PIC) are envisaged as a CMOS compatible solution to embed on-chip data transfer between electronic calculation poles.  Like CMOS transistors, PIC circuits are subject to scaling law, 3D integration and co-packaging. These levers also increase the need for reliable devices and components, optically and electrically.

In the frame of an industrial partnership, we are looking for a reliability engineer dedicated to measure, understand and optimize the electrical and optical degradation of PIC devices such as photo-diodes and photo-modulators on 300mm Si-based wafers.

What for?

You will work with William and Krunoslav in the frame of an industrial partnership on the evaluation of the reliability of HSPM (High Speed Phase Modulator) and HSPD (High Speed PhotoDiode). Your daily work will include:

• Building Reliability setup under light (O/C Band laser sources) and under dark conditions for both devices to characterize degradation under aging conditions.
• Building an electro-optical 110 GHz characterization solution to access RF performance of the devices and understand the degradation of these FOMs
• Determine empirical and physical based degradation models from experimental data (dark/light conditions)
• Performing TCAD simulations to help understanding the aging physics of the devices
• Extract lifetime of devices under operating conditions
• Report/present the results with industrial partners during technical meetings
• Ensure a proper data/methods sustainability

You have an M.SC degree (PhD is a plus) in the field of semiconductor physics and instrumentation. Having good skills in python as a programming language for data analysis/instrumentation and probing system is required. Being familiar with optical/RF measurement is recommended.  Having a background on TCAD simulation can be an asset.

You are willing to work not only being a desk but also on designing new solutions on actual instrumentation systems.

You are fluent in English and have good presentation skills.

You are keen to work as a part of a team, combining efforts to move toward the same direction.

We offer you:

• A cutting-edge research ecosystem, unique in its kind and dedicated to topics with high societal impact,
• Training programs to strengthen your skills or acquire new ones,
• A well-recognized work–life balance,
• A position in the heart of the Grenoble metropolitan area, easily accessible thanks to the soft mobility options encouraged by the CEA,
• Compensation based on your degrees and experience,
• An active Works Council (CSE) offering leisure activities and extracurricular events,
• A strong diversity and inclusion policy.

In line with the CEA’s commitment to integrating people with disabilities, this position is open to everyone.

The CEA offers accommodations and/or flexible organizational options — join us!