Research and Development Engineer - Fixed-term contract 6 months

Organisation/Company Télécom SudParis Department TELECOM SUDPARIS Research Field Computer science Researcher Profile First Stage Researcher (R1) Positions Research Support Positions Application Deadline 15 May 2026 - 00:00 (Europe/Paris) Country France Type of Contract Temporary Job Status Full-time Hours Per Week 40 Offer Starting Date 1 Jun 2026 Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No

Offer Description

Missions and context:

• You will join the Optics and Photonics Group of the Electronics and Physics Department, whose research activities also encompass information transport, sensing, and data processing.

Your core activities will focus on the development of a novel type of chip-scale optical frequency comb generator for applications such as optical sensing, LiDAR, and ultra-high-speed optical communications.

This position is part of a "Prématuration" project from the Institut Polytechnique de Paris. The primary goal is to develop an on-chip optical frequency comb using a mode-locked laser based on semiconductor nanostructures. We aim to generate optical frequency combs featuring ultra-low phase noise and a very broad optical bandwidth, while maintaining low power consumption for targeted applications.

Activities:

• Actively contribute to the experimental demonstration of chip-scale optical sources designed for optical frequency comb generation
• Perform advanced characterization to validate device performance
• Work in close collaboration with the academic partners within the project consortium

Level of training and / or experience required:

• A master’s degree (Bac +5) or equivalent
• A Bac +4 degree or equivalent with at least 4 years of professional experience
• A Bac+3 degree or equivalent with at least 6 years of professional experience
• A Bac +2 degree or equivalent with at least 10 years of professional experience
• PhD in Physics (in Photonics) would be a plus

Essential skills, knowledge and experience:

• Solid understanding of optoelectronic devices
• Proficiency in advanced optoelectronic characterization methods
• Experience with optical simulation software (e.g., FEM, FDTD)
• Fluency in both English and French

Abilities and skills:

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to work independently and take initiative
• Proven teamwork and collaboration skills

Languages: English – Good; French – Good

Research Field: Computer science

Additional Information

Working conditions: 44 holidays per year, Teleworking possible, restaurant and cafeteria on site, accessibility by public transport (with employer's participation) or close to main roads, staff association and sports association on campus.

The positions offered for recruitment are open to all with, on request, accommodations for candidates with disabilities.