Hybrid Junior IC Design & Characterization Engineer

at Swave Photonics

• Job title: Junior IC Design & Characterization Engineer
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Junior
• Salary: Not specified
• Degree requirement: Postgraduate Degree
• Tech skills: Python
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Leuven, Belgium

About the role

• Junior IC Design Engineer at Swave Photonics, contributing to holographic chip design and characterization. Engaging in analog and mixed-signal circuit design, verification, and testing.

Responsibilities

• Design and layout support: Perform schematic entry, assist in the design of analog and mixed-signal circuits (e.g., sensors, power management, high-speed data interfaces, ESD), and assist with analog layout.
• Verification and simulation: Perform block-level and sub-system verification using industry-standard tools (e.g., Cadence/Synopsis) and work with digital designers to ensure proper integration and functionality.
• Bring-up and testing: Execute full electrical characterization, lab testing, and data analysis of post-silicon ICs to ensure performance meets specifications.
• Test Automation and support: Implement test automation and data management solutions. Support internal/external customers of Swave chips, which may involve owning and maintaining electrical characterization equipment, various PCBs with Swave chips, and ensuring company-wide standardization of software/firmware support.
• Process improvement: Contribute to the improvement of design flows, methodologies, and the overall characterization process.
• Documentation: Maintain clear and concise documentation of design, simulation, and verification results.

Requirements

• Education: Master’s degree (MSc/Industrial master) in Electronics Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a similar field.
• Experience: 0-3 years of experience in mixed-signal IC design, which may include academic projects or internships.
• Technical Skills:
• - Basic understanding of analog and mixed-signal circuit fundamentals (e.g., basic amplifiers, ADCs, DACs).
• - Familiarity with design and verification tools (e.g., Cadence/Synopsis, PVS/Calibre).
• - Programming languages: Python, MATLAB, C or similar.
• - Basic experience or coursework in hands-on lab characterization and measurement techniques is a plus.
• Soft Skills:
• - Strong team player with excellent communication skills.
• - Result orientation is key.
• - Proactive and enthusiastic approach to problem-solving.
• - Fluency in English.

Benefits

• A competitive salary package tailored to your knowledge, skills, and experience.
• An exciting and dynamic work environment with sufficient opportunities to grow, learn, and thrive both personally and professionally.
• The flexibility you need to maintain a healthy work-life balance, because your well-being matters to us.
• An informal and vibrant company culture built on authenticity, mutual trust, and open communication, where your voice is valued.
• A team of talented and passionate colleagues who inspire and challenge each other, with plenty of room for creativity, collaboration, and, of course, fun! From team-building activities to spontaneous celebrations, we make sure work feels rewarding in every way.