Photonics Design Engineer

Location: Galway, Ireland

Department: Engineering - Photonics

What you'll do

You will take an active role in the full Photonic Integrated Circuit (PIC) development lifecycle, contributing from concept to validation. This includes:

• Defining and tracking requirements and specifications in alignment with system-level or customer goals, in close collaboration with internal and external stakeholders across a broad range of disciplines, including design, fabrication, packaging, and test engineering.
• Design and optimise complex active and passive, large-scale PICs at the system, device and component level
• Propose and implement innovative design solutions across multiple technology domains including assembly integration and testing of photonics from component package to system level
• Design, source and simulate photonic components and photonic integrated circuits, including related electronics, and packaging
• Design detailed layout of photonic devices and simulate the circuits with common computer-aided design (CAD) tools including Lumerical, Nazca Design, and Klayout. 
• Implement and improve in house  design toolsets, quality and traceability procedures and DRC scripts to enable PIC our design workflow. 
• Hands-on testing of PICs at die level and in system.
• Evaluate design solutions with simulations and compare with test data
• Plan and execute component and photonic system tests
• Work with foundries and manufacturers to plan and monitor research co-developments, prototyping and production timelines
• Present verbal and written findings to cross-functional teams and supervise both other photonics designers and intern students
• Contribute to our IP portfolio
• Collaborate with a team of photonic designers, nanofabrication engineers, test engineers, and physicists

Who you are

• M.Sc. or Ph.D. in Physics, Electrical Engineering, Optics, Photonics, or a related field.
• Demonstrated experience in the design and testing of photonic components (e.g., lasers, photodiodes, modulators).
• Proficient in Python and related scientific libraries such as NumPy, Pandas, and SciPy; familiarity with Linux environments is an asset.
• Skilled in numerical simulation methods commonly used in photonics, including FDTD, EME, FDE, FEM, and time-/frequency-domain circuit solvers.
• Familiar with photonic test methods and willing to perform hands-on device testing when required.
• Strong analytical and data presentation abilities, with attention to clarity and precision.
• Comfortable filling a variety of roles in a dynamic, multidisciplinary environment.
• Proven ability to meet strict deadlines and deliver high-quality results.
• Excellent communication skills in English, with the ability to collaborate effectively across teams.
• High attention to detail and a strong commitment to accurate engineering.

What's in it for you

Career Growth: Contribute to a world-class space-age communication program while developing your leadership skills in a state-of-the-art manufacturing environment

Collaboration: Work with talented professionals across disciplines to drive impactful solutions

Innovation: Be part of a team pioneering advancements in manufacturing engineering for cutting-edge FSO systems

Work-Life Balance: Enjoy flexible work schedules and a comprehensive benefits package

If you're ready to take your career to new heights and drive the future of space-age communication, apply now and join the MBRYONICS team as our Photonics Design Engineer.  

Diversity, Inclusion and Equal Opportunities

Core ethical values, diversity and inclusion are invaluable to MBRYONICS’ business success. We recognise that the broad perspectives that result from recruiting, developing and retaining a globally diverse workforce promotes innovation and helps us succeed as a business enterprise. It is the policy and practice of the Company to provide equal opportunities to all employees and applicants. The Company will not tolerate discrimination on the basis of gender, race, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, civil status, family status, disability, age, or membership of the Traveller community.

About the Company

About MBRYONICS

MBRYONICS is at the forefront of free space optical communications. Our product

portfolio covers a wide range of emerging technologies from photonic integrated circuits to advanced optical systems and embedded software solutions. Our optical communications systems are integrated and deployed in satellite communications systems. The work is exciting and challenging and is at the forefront of the technology domains. As part of our expansion, we are currently looking for a suitably motivated - Photonics Design Engineer - to join our group.