Senior R&D Engineer in Photonic Integrated Circuits; PICs); F​/M​/D

Facing the challenges of our time - Help us grow and be more impactful!

The “Laser Tech.” Group of our “Instrumentation” Business Unit, based in Neuchâtel, Switzerland is looking for a business‑savvy, inspiring and communicative Senior R&D Engineer.

As a Senior Engineer with extensive experience in PIC design, integration and test as well as project management and acquisition, you will be at the core of exciting developments with applications in telecommunication, sensing and quantum technologies. You will have strong interactions with photonic foundries and both academic and industrial partners and play a key role in the development of successful PIC systems.

• Project management to ensure project objectives
• Contribution to project acquisitions, grant applications and offers
• Participation in several R&D projects in parallel
• Design and simulation of PIC building blocks and PIC systems based on different PIC platforms
• PIC system integration and characterization
• Promotion and reinforcement of CSEM’s position through patents, publications, and presentations at conferences.

• 5-10 years of experience in design on one or more of the most common PIC platforms (Si, SiN, InP, LNOI,…)
• Strong skills in mask design, python coding and in software like Lumerical, Luceda, Comsol, VPI Photonics or similar
• Experience in PIC testing including optical and radio frequency laboratory equipment
• Track record in PIC systems realization including notions of electronics, RF and packaging
• Hands‑on in laboratory work
• Experience in one or more PIC application fields is a strong asset
• Documentation of your work and technical writing
• Professional proficiency in English (oral and written) and French, German is a plus
• Track record (publications, patents) in PIC systems.

• Motivated, curious and proactive
• Good team player with excellent communication skills based on trust and spontaneity
• Innovation attitude, leadership
• Objective-driven, customer and result-oriented
• Highly motivated and capable of generating new ideas and concepts
• Natural curiosity and ability to work on multidisciplinary projects
• Dedicated, organized and focused.

CSEM mission and values

We believe in a future that is imagined, shared, and created TOGETHER.

At CSEM, we don’t just innovate, we envision technologies that shape tomorrow.

Since 1984, our purpose has remained constant: to harness science and technology for the benefit of society. Today, with over 650 people across Switzerland, we remain committed to our mission: to develop and transfer world‑class solutions in digital technologies, precision manufacturing, and sustainable energy systems. In doing so, we empower Swiss industry to innovate and remain competitive.

Our strength is the excellence of our people. We believe that strong values support the successful development of our organization as well as the harmonious and balanced development of all our employees.

We are

• A unique place between research and industry at the cutting edge of new technologies
• An innovative, non‑profit, and employee‑driven company
• A dynamic, multidisciplinary, and multicultural environment
• A solar team focused on enabling solutions to energy challenges for a sustainable world

Working@CSEM means

• Being part of a passionate community.
• Flexibility, attractive working conditions, and opportunities of development.
• Benefit from a management style based on trust & feedback