⚡ Photonics IC Packaging Engineer – Photonics & Semiconductors

Oxford, UK (Hybrid)

Permanent | Full-time

Wave Recruitment is hiring a Photonics IC Packaging Engineer for a breakthrough deep-tech company building the hardware that will power next- AI and data centre infrastructure.

This isn’t just another packaging role. You’ll be a key contributor in a small team (currently two people in packaging), developing and delivering the electrical packaging solutions that take photonic-electronic modules from R&D through to high-volume production.

Your work will directly impact how AI workloads are scaled worldwide, solving performance and reliability bottlenecks that currently hold back large-scale compute. The role also includes occasional overseas travel to work with international suppliers and manufacturing partners.

What You’ll Be Doing

Designing packaging solutions for photonic-electronic systems, from substrates to interposers Owning deliverables end-to-end: design, supplier engagement, documentation, and verification Defining and running test plans for thermal, mechanical, and reliability performance Troubleshooting packaging challenges and driving yield improvements at scale Working closely with hardware, optical, and manufacturing partners to ensure manufacturability and cost efficiency Collaborating with overseas suppliers and supporting on-site activities as required

What You’ll Bring

Strong background in semiconductor packaging (substrates, interposers, high bump-count devices) Experience taking packaging from concept through to production Knowledge of thermal management, warpage, mechanical stress, and yield optimisation Hands-on approach in lab/prototype environments, alongside supplier-facing delivery Excellent communication skills across internal teams and external partners Willingness to travel internationally when required

Why This Role?

Impact: Shape packaging for the technologies driving the next wave of AI Ownership: Responsibility for packaging deliverables in a small, high-impact team Innovation: Work at the frontier of photonics and semiconductors, not incremental upgrades

Interested? Apply directly or contact Wave Recruitment for more details.

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