Senior Photonics & RF Engineer
RF beamforming systems based on microwave photonics
If you are interested or have questions, please contact us at photonics-rf@uma.es, including a short CV and a letter of interest. We look forward to hearing from you!
The Photonics & RF Research Lab at the University of Málaga is a leading research group specializing in integrated photonics and radiofrequency technologies. With a strong focus on high-impact research, industrial collaboration, and entrepreneurship, our team consists of 11 full-time professors, 2 postdoctoral researchers, 7 PhD students and 15 Bachelor/Master students working on cutting-edge photonic technologies. Our expertise spans Subwavelength Metamaterials, Integrated Photonics for Communication and Sensing, and Microwave Photonics. As a fabless research group, we focus on the design, modeling, and experimental characterization of integrated photonic devices, collaborating with leading international foundries for fabrication. Two high-tech spin-offs (AGPhotonics and Bioherent) launched in the last 4 years based on the group’s industrial property. Our lab is equipped with state-of-the-art facilities for photonic simulation and optical measurements, ensuring that our research remains at the forefront of technological innovation.
We are looking for a Senior Photonics and RF engineer to work on a collaborative project with a world leader in mobile communications. This project focuses on developing RF beamforming systems for 5G/6G by leveraging microwave photonics technology. The goal is to enhance the performance and efficiency of next-generation mobile networks by integrating photonic solutions for advanced beam steering and signal processing. The successful candidate will engage in the design, implementation, and validation of beamforming architectures utilizing photonic technologies. Key responsibilities include:
- Lead the design and simulation of photonic circuits for beamforming applications.
- Oversee the fabrication and packaging of photonic chips in collaboration with commercial foundries.
- Develop and manage testbeds for experimental characterization of devices.
- Analyze experimental data and publish results in high-impact conferences and journals.
- Mentor junior researchers and contribute to project leadership.
We are seeking an individual with the following qualifications:
- Ph.D. or Master’s degree in Telecommunications Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Applied Physics, or related fields.
- Relevant experience in photonics and RF device design and simulation during PhD, or in a high-tech company. Experience in the design of active photonics devices for microwave photonics applications is a plus.
- Hands-on experience with some of the main electromagnetic and electronic design and simulation tools for RF and photonics, i.e. Ansys Lumerical, Ansys HFSS, Tidy 3D, CST studio.
- Hands-on experience in mask layout design for commercial foundries. Experience in design flow and layout scripting for integrated photonics (e.g. Nazca, KLayout) is a plus.
- Experience with general engineering software such as Matlab, Labview and programming languages such as C/C++, Python…
We offer you an inclusive and strongly collaborative working environment, with:
- Free enrolment in the “Expert in Integrated Photonics” degree offered by University of Málaga.
- Integration into a very dynamic team of professors and students working on the Photonics and RF research lab. Possibility of collaboration with deep tech spin-off companies.
- Work on applied-oriented research in close collaboration with a world leader in mobile communications.
- Competitive salary that will be determined based on the candidate’s qualifications, experience, and overall profile.
- Funding for two years, with the possibility of extension subject to available funding and performance.
- Tentative starting date April/May 2025.