Senior Photonics Systems & Characterization Engineer

Key Responsibilities

• Photonics System Bring-Up & Characterization
• Develop and execute optical, electrical, thermal, and system-level test plans.
• Perform measurements including: Optical spectrum analysis, High-speed modulation testing, BER characterization, Thermal tuning and resonance characterization, Optoelectronic Control-loop validation, Eye diagram and signal integrity analysis, Die and wafer level measurements, Correlate laboratory results to system-level optical interconnect requirements.
• Laboratory Ownership
• Specify, commission, maintain, and calibrate laboratory equipment.
• Develop laboratory procedures and characterization methodologies.
• Support future lab capability expansion and equipment procurement.
• Automation & Data Analysis
• Develop Python-based automation frameworks.
• Create repeatable characterization workflows.
• Analyze large measurement datasets.
• Generate technical reports and engineering recommendations.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration
• Work closely with: Photonic IC designers, High-speed electronics teams, Packaging engineers, University collaborators, Foundry and OSAT partners.

Required Qualifications

• PhD in: Photonics, Optics, Electrical Engineering, Applied Physics, or related technical discipline.
• Hands-on experience with optical characterization.
• Strong understanding of integrated photonics.
• Experience with optical communication systems.
• Proficiency in Python for automation and data analysis.
• Demonstrated ability to independently bring up laboratory hardware and measurement systems.

Preferred Qualifications

• Silicon photonics experience.
• Microring resonator characterization.
• TFLN device experience.
• High-speed optical communications.
• PIC packaging and fiber alignment experience.
• Co-packaged optics (CPO) or datacenter optical interconnect experience.
• Experience working with photonic foundries and academic collaborators.

Why This Role Matters

The successful candidate will play a central role in helping ADI establish internal photonics expertise and validate future optical connectivity architectures. The position offers a unique opportunity to work across devices, systems, packaging, controls, and advanced datacenter technologies while helping shape ADI's long-term photonics roadmap.

Job Req Type

Experienced

Required Travel

Yes, 10% of the time

Shift Type

1st Shift/Days

Expected Wage Range

$131,285 to $190,108

Actual Wage Offered May Vary

Depending on work location, experience, education, training, external market data, internal pay equity, or other bona fide factors.

Discretionary Performance-Based Bonus

This position qualifies for a discretionary performance-based bonus which is based on personal and company factors.

Benefits

• Medical, vision and dental coverage.
• 401k.
• Paid vacation, holidays, and sick time.
• Other benefits.