Senior/Staff Photonic Test Development Engineer

Responsibilities

• Own and advance chip-level test and characterization for photonic integrated circuits used in datacenter transceivers
• Be the technical owner of internally developed photonic test stations, responsible for their operation, calibration, qualification, and continuous improvement
• Develop, maintain, and extend automated test infrastructure for optical and electrical device characterization
• Design and implement improvements to test hardware and software, including opto-mechanical fixtures and test automation
• Qualify test systems for DVT and reliability testing, and ensure robust, repeatable measurement performance using statistical methods
• Analyze test data and generate clear reports for product, design, and fabrication teams
• Proactively identify opportunities to improve device performance, test capability, and measurement quality, and close the loop with cross-functional partners

Requirements

• PhD or MS in Electrical Engineering, Physics, Photonics, or a related field, or equivalent industry experience
• Senior-level hands-on experience testing and characterizing photonic or optoelectronic devices
• Strong background in optical and electrical probing, photonic measurement techniques, and test automation
• Proficiency in Python for test control, automation, and data analysis; ability to work within large existing codebases and develop new functionality
• Experience with common photonics and electrical test equipment (e.g., lasers, source measurement units, power supplies)
• Working knowledge of statistical data analysis and test qualification methods, including Gage R&R and statistical process control
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work cross-functionally with device, design, and manufacturing teams

Nice to have

• Experience with datacenter transceivers, PAM-4 signaling, or IMDD systems
• Mechanical design experience using SolidWorks or similar CAD tools
• Experience with C or other lower-level programming languages

Benefits

• Competitive market-based compensation (Salary range $120,000 - $225,000 per year)
• Comprehensive health coverage, including medical, vision, and dental plans for individuals and families
• 401(k) retirement plans with employee matching
• Paid Parental Leave
• Life and disability insurance
• Commuter benefits and subsidies
• Professional growth and mentorship opportunities