Engineer, Product and Test Hardware Design

About the role

Ayar Labs is shattering AI data bottlenecks by moving data at the speed of light. As pioneers of co-packaged optics (CPO), we use light instead of electricity to move data faster, further, and with a fraction of the energy needed to fuel the explosive growth of AI models. This role supports the development and maturity of production test systems for our next-generation TeraPHY and SuperNova devices.

Location: San Jose (on-site)

Responsibilities

• Design and develop probe cards and load boards for Production Test based on inputs from Design and Product teams
• Design and develop small circuit boards and related hardware for Characterization Test based on inputs from Product and Test teams
• Work with vendors to source high-quality probe cards, load boards, and other circuitry to support Production and Characterization Test
• Perform bring-up and debugging for Test hardware
• Operate test equipment, and troubleshoot basic issues related to optical instrumentation, electrical components, and software
• Maintain and support test equipment, including installing hardware and software
• Provide hardware technical support to both internal teams and external customers
• Provide lab support for Characterization Test hardware (rework, soldering, and troubleshooting)

Requirements

• BSEE, or equivalent, and 1+ year(s) of industry experience designing high-density multi-layer printed circuit boards (PCBs) and multi-layer organic (MLO) probe cards
• Strong knowledge of how to read and use engineering mechanical drawings, schematics, PCB layouts, and Bills of Materials
• Experience using Cadence schematic and PCB layout tools (or similar EDA tools)
• Deep understanding of transmission line theory, impedance control, differential signaling, PAM4/NRZ channels, and RF signals

Preferred Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with Automated Test Equipment instruments, configurations, and hardware integration
• Experience using Python software to automate experiments and analyses
• Knowledge of electro-optical device circuit design, testing, and validation
• Fundamental understanding of semiconductor electronics, optics, and photonics

Pay

$130,000 - $160,000