Internship - Photonic Integrated Circuit Designer

Summary

Join Quandela, a global leader in quantum computing, and contribute to the development of next-generation quantum photonic processors. As an intern, you will model integrated photonic building blocks using commercial software like Lumerical. Depending on your experience, you may focus on existing building blocks or explore new functionalities. Responsibilities include electromagnetic simulations, circuit modeling, and potentially designing circuit layouts. The internship requires enrollment in a relevant MSc program and proficiency in integrated photonics modeling, Python, Git, and Lumerical. The position offers a competitive allowance, transportation cost participation, remote work possibilities, and additional benefits.

Requirements

• Enrolment for the whole duration of the internship in a MSc in Physics, Telecom/Electronics Engineering, Photonics, Quantum Technologies or related fields
• This position is only valid with an Internship Agreement
• General knowledge of integrated photonics modelling and layout
• Python, Git, Lumerical, simulation tools (FDTD, mode solver, EME..)
• Great skills in data analysis
• Capability of working in a team
• Strong communication skills in English and French

Responsibilities

• Model integrated photonic building blocks (BB), crucial for Quandela's next-generation quantum photonic processors
• Depending on your experience and the length of the internship, work on deepening the understanding of existing building blocks or exploring new functionalities
• Conduct standard electromagnetic simulations and/or circuit modelling using commercial software like Lumerical FDTD, FDE, EME or INTERCONNECT
• Participate in designing circuit layouts and models utilizing a custom library currently being developed at Quandela, along with tools like gdsfactory and KLayout

Benefits

• Swile Card (meal vouchers)
• 50% participation in transportation costs
• Possibility of remote work
• Internship Allowance between €1,200 and €1,400 per month
• 1,5 days off per month, cumulative