Research and Development Engineer - Fixed-term contract 6 months

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The Institut Mines-Télécom (IMT) is a public institution dedicated to higher education and research for innovation in the fields of engineering and digital technology. Always attentive to the needs of the business world, the IMT combines strong academic and scientific legitimacy, close ties with companies and a unique positioning on the major transformations of the 21st century: digital, energy, industrial and educational. Its activities are carried out by the Mines and Télécom Grandes Ecoles under the authority of the Minister for Industry and Electronic Communications, two subsidiaries and associated partners or partners under agreement. ITM is a founding member of the Alliance Industrie du Futur. It has been awarded the Carnot label for the quality of its research partnerships.
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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, or

• A Bac +4 degree or equivalent with at least 4 years of professional experience, or

• A Bac+3 degree or equivalent with at least 6 years of professional experience, or

• 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)

• R&D project management skills

• 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

Salary indications:

Indicative salary range (excluding variable annual bonus): 34,000 - 44,000 euros gross per year, depending on profile and experience (reduced payroll taxes in a public institution).

APPLICATION PROCEDURE

• Application deadline: May 15, 2026

• Nature of the contract: fixed-term contract for 6 months

• Category and profession of the position: II - R, Research and development engineer

• To apply, please send us (in a 1 file) a CV, if applicable, the PhD defense report, a copy of the most recent diploma, the contact details and positions of two professional references

• Location of the position : Palaiseau (France)

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

• Working conditions: 44 hollidays 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

• Contact person: Kamel MERGHEM - kamel.merghem@telecom-sudparis.eu