Jr. IC Design & Characterization Engineer
Leuven
Engineering – IC Design /
Full-time /
Hybrid
At Swave Photonics, we’re not just dreaming about the future: we’re building it! We are a fabless semiconductor company that designs and markets holographic chips based on proprietary diffractive photonics technology. Our mission is to enable display manufacturers and content creators to disrupt the visualization market with immersive, ultra-high resolution, life-like, true holographic displays.
Imagine a world where holographic displays make the impossible possible, where visualization meets collaboration and transforms productivity. Joining Swave means being at the forefront of this revolution, shaping the future of immersive technology.
To drive our ambitious vision, we’re opening a position of jr. IC Design & Characterization Engineer. As part of our IC Design team, you will contribute to IC design and integration, interacting with physical design, analog design, and the chip lead to produce world-changing display ICs.
Role and 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.
Characterization Focus:
- 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.
You will report to the Analog Design Team Leader
Your Profile:
As a motivated and dedicated engineer, you are eager to launch your career in the semiconductor industry and contribute to the development of cutting-edge ICs. You are a fast learner with a proactive attitude and a desire for continuous skill development. You thrive in a collaborative environment and are committed to delivering high-quality work.
You are best equipped for this task if you have:
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.
Growth Potential: A strong desire to take on a generalist role initially, with the goal of developing into a specialist in design, verification, or characterization over time.
What we offer you:
- 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.
Location:Our headquarters are in the vibrant city of Leuven, Belgium. While the magic happens on-site, some hybrid work options are available.
If you are ready to help shape the most exciting future in display technology and to work on the deep tech that will make it happen, we would love to hear from you!
