Master Thesis - Optical Interconnect between Ion Traps (f/m/div)

Infineon Technologies

| Villach, Austria (On Site) | Full Time | 1 day ago

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Job Summary

Infineon is seeking a Master Thesis student for a full-time, temporary position in Villach, Austria, focusing on optical interconnects between ion traps. The role involves simulating and designing photonic interconnects using software like Python and MATLAB, characterizing structures with integrated photonic measurement setups, and summarizing findings in a Master's thesis. Candidates should be pursuing a Master's degree in Photonics, Physics, Chemistry, or Electrical Engineering, possess strong academic results, and have basic lab experience. Fluency in English is required, with German as a plus.

Must Have

Utilize modern software to simulate the behavior of photonic interconnects.
Apply simulations to guide design of micro lenses and photonic wires.
Measure the beam profile of simulated and designed structures.
Write a Master's Thesis summarizing findings and comparing with state of the art.
Pursuing a Master's degree in Photonics, Physics, Chemistry, Electrical Engineering, or similar field.
Proficient in Python, MATLAB, or similar.
Basic competence in working in a lab environment.
Fluent in English.

Good to Have

Knowledge of waveguides and optics.
Experience in simulation suites such as COMSOL and ANSYS Lumerical.
Ability to manage time effectively and independently structure research and writing processes.
Mindset motivated to explore new topics.
Capable of working effectively in an international team.
German language skills.

Perks & Benefits

Career development & learning: About 17,000 free LinkedIn Learning courses in 10 languages, Mentoring & Coaching programs, Global Onboarding process as well as Virtual & f2f trainings
Time & flexibility: Flexible working hours & part-time work, Mobile work (specifications based on job profile and local requirements), Remote work from abroad / Workation (EU), Sabbatical (EU)
Health & wellbeing: Health activities & programs, Health & Well-being LinkedIn Learning Journey, Health & Well-being Community
Your working environment: Employee events, Open & global community e.g. cross-site exchange through the virtuality of all meetings, Open office spaces
Rewards & benefits: Fair and transparent remuneration, Success participation, Performance-related recognition, customised benefit packages

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Job Id

HRC1447616

Job Family

Research & Development

Type of Employment

Full time

Duration of Employment

Temporary

Workplace Type

On-site

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Key responsibilities in your new role

Simulation and Design: Utilize modern software to simulate the behavior of photonic interconnects, such as micro lenses and photonic wires, and apply this to guide your design
Characterization: Measure the beam profile of the simulated and designed structures using our integrated photonic measurement setup after fabrication by our project partners
Write a Master's Thesis: Summarize your findings in a thesis while examining the state of the art and comparing your results

**This thesis has to be written in cooperation with a university.

**Further Information

Type of employment: Temporary / Full-time (flexible working hours from Monday to Friday between 6 a.m. and 7 p.m.)

Duration: max. 12 months

Qualifications and skills to help you succeed

Education: Pursuing a Master's degree in Photonics, Physics, Chemistry, Electrical Engineering, or a similar field, with strong academic results
Knowledge and Technical Skills: Proficient in Python, MATLAB, or similar, with knowledge of waveguides and optics as a plus
Hands-on Experience: Basic competence in working in a lab environment, and preferred experience in simulation suites such as COMSOL and ANSYS Lumerical
Organizational Skills: Ability to manage time effectively, independently structure research and writing processes, and a mindset motivated to explore new topics
Teamwork: capable of working effectively in an international team
Language Skills: Fluent in English, German is a plus

This position is subject to the collective agreement for workers and employees in the electrical and electronics industry (full-time), employment group D for master students (https://www.feei.at/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/minimum-salaries-white-collar-workers-2025.pdf).

Please attach the following documents (German or English) to your application:

Motivation letter
CV
Certificate of matriculation at a university
Latest Transcript of records (not older than 6 months)
Highest completed educational certificate (Matura certificate for Bachelor students, Bachelor certificate for Master students)
Reference letter (optional)

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