A position for a Visionaire in Integrated Photonics with a specialisation on RF design, offering at least 10+ years of industry experience. You core challenge is to translate complex technical concepts into actionable strategies and communicating them effectively to both customers and colleagues.
About Us: SMART Photonics is a leading player in the photonics industry, dedicated to advancing the frontiers of technology through groundbreaking research and development. Our Technical Competence Centre is at the heart of our efforts, focusing on developing and optimizing RF design and other solutions that push the boundaries of what’s possible.
Key Responsibilities:

• RF Design Expertise: Lead the design, development, and optimization of RF systems, on In P, ensuring they meet performance, reliability, and manufacturability standards.
• Technical Leadership: Provide guidance and mentorship to a team of engineers and scientists, fostering a collaborative environment that encourages innovation and excellence in RF design.
• Customer Engagement: Serve as a key point of contact for customers, translating their needs into technical requirements, and delivering tailored solutions that exceed their expectations.
• Internal Collaboration: Work closely with internal teams, including product development, manufacturing, and quality assurance, to ensure seamless integration and implementation of RF solutions.
• Communication: Articulate complex technical concepts clearly and effectively to diverse audiences, including customers, stakeholders, and team members. Prepare and present detailed reports, proposals, and presentations.

Requirements to fit this job:

• Education: Ph.D. or equivalent experience in Electrical Engineering, RF Engineering, or a related field.
• Experience: Minimum of 10 years of experience in RF design and development in a commercial environment, with a proven track record of successful project leadership and technical achievements.
• Skills:
  • Expertise in RF design and analysis tools and methodologies.
  • Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage effectively with both technical and non-technical audiences.
  • Demonstrated experience in customer-facing roles, including requirements gathering, solution development, and presentation.

Why Join Us?

• Innovation-Driven Environment: Work at the forefront of photonics technology, where your contributions directly impact groundbreaking advancements.
• Collaborative Culture: Be part of a team that values collaboration, knowledge sharing, and mutual respect.
• Professional Growth: Access to continuous learning opportunities, career development programs, and a supportive work environment.
• Flexible work; For this position onsite presence is required especially in the beginning, later we are open and flexible to consider partially remote/ or Hybrid options.
• Foundry insights: a unique learning inside one of the few In P foundries.
• Brainport region: Our region offers an international environment, English or Dutch speaking education system and other international facilities, expat networking and spouse support.

If you’re ready to lead the way in RF design and make a significant impact in the photonics industry, we want to hear from you!