Photonic Test Engineer

Photonic Inc.; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 94,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity

Relocation assistance

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Photonic Inc. is seeking a Photonic Test Engineer to join a team developing first-of-their-kind photonic all-integrated circuits for scalable quantum technologies.

You will design, implement, and test measurement procedures for cryogenic and room-temperature emitters, and contribute to process documentation and SOPs. You will work with Device Engineering to define test stations and automation, translate complex problems for the team, and push for continuous improvement across testing workflows.

Qualifications

• PhD or Master’s degree in physics, applied physics, materials science, electrical engineering, or other relevant discipline.
• 3+ years of hands‑on experience with photonic or quantum devices.
• Knowledge of and hands‑on experience with integrated photonics and optics.
• Experience developing automated test and data acquisition scripts (e.g., Python).

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement high-throughput test plans to characterize quantum emitters embedded in on-chip photonic circuits.
• Plan for new measurement concepts to validate and improve emitter performance.
• Design and optimise measurement sequences to reduce cycle time and maximise throughput.
• Develop and document test procedures including standard operating procedures.
• Define test stations integrating temperature-controlled environments with optical/electrical subsystems.
• Define automation requirements to improve test station productivity and repeatability.
• Translate complex problems to actionable tasks for an interdisciplinary team.
• Define acceptance criteria for test stations and methods for production flow.
• Execute cryogenic tests and generate scripts to analyze results.
• Characterize test station performance and repeatability.

Skills

Photonic devices

Python scripting

Integrated photonics

Communication skills

Education

PhD or Master’s in physics or related discipline

Tools

Python

Job description

Photonic Test Engineers at Photonic are part of a team to realize first-of-their-kind photonic all-integrated circuits for implementing truly scalable quantum technologies. You will be developing, implementing and testing measurement procedures to characterize quantum emitters embedded in photonic circuits at cryogenic temperatures. As a Photonic Test Engineer, you are a specialist in testing photonic on-chip devices and are familiar with evaluating and improving their performance. You will work in a diverse, fast-paced, and multi-disciplinary team of engineers, scientists and technicians.

WHAT WE NEED YOU TO DO

• Develop and implement high-throughput test plans to characterize quantum emitters embedded in active and passive large-scale on-chip silicon photonic circuits – cryogenic and room-temperature
• Plan for new measurement concepts and architectures to validate and improve quantum emitter performance
• Design and optimise measurement sequences to reduce cycle time and maximise test throughput
• Develop and document test and measurement processes and procedures, including developing standard operating procedures
• Define test stations that integrate temperature-controlled environments with optical and electrical subsystems in collaboration with Device Engineering
• Define automation requirements to improve test station productivity and repeatability, pushing continuous improvement and efficiencies to our systems and processes
• Communicate across an interdisciplinary team with varying levels of quantum expertise to translate complex problems to actionable tasks
• Define and align acceptance criteria for test stations and methods to be adopted in the test and assembly flow with the Test and Device Engineering teams
• Execute cryogenic tests and generate scripts to analyze results, troubleshooting, diagnosing, to meet chip measurement goals
• Characterize test station performance and repeatability

WHAT YOU BRING TO OUR TEAM

• PhD or Master’s degree in physics, applied physics, materials science, electrical engineering, or other relevant discipline
• 3+ years of hands‑on experience with photonic or quantum devices
• Knowledge of and hands‑on‑experience with integrated photonics and optics
• Experience developing automated test and data acquisition scripts (e.g., Python)
• Ability to translate research‑style experiments into scalable, repeatable engineering processes
• Working experience on developing automated data acquisition, test and analysis scripts
• Excellent teamwork, interpersonal and written communication skills.
• Good organization, problem solving skills.

An exceptional candidate will bring:

• Hands‑on experience with quantum emitters
• Experience translating research‑style systems to standard, productionised processes

WHY YOU SHOULD WORK WITH US

• Work closely with some of the brightest innovators in quantum technologies to drive breakthroughs that redefine computing
• Enjoy a fast‑paced and fun environment where you can try new things while solving innovative challenges every day
• Inclusive company culture that values collaboration
• Regular social events and fun activities keep our global team connected
• Competitive compensation package including base salary, stock options, and relocation assistance for global talent
• Comprehensive benefits including extended health, dental, life, long term disability, an employee assistance program, parental leave top‑ups, and a flexible spending account

The base annual salary range for this full‑time role is between $94,200 and $130,000. This range reflects the minimum and maximum target range for new hire base salary across all Canadian locations. Actual compensation may vary outside of this range and is dependent on various factors including but not limited to a candidate's qualifications including relevant education and training, competencies, experience, geographic location, and business needs. Base pay is only one part of the total compensation package. Full time roles are eligible for equity and benefits. Base pay is subject to change and may be modified in the future.

The description above is what we think an ideal candidate would look like for this role. At Photonic, we understand that everyone has a different work and life journey. All roles listed are for current vacancies. While artificial intelligence (AI) tools may be used to assist in reviewing applicant profiles, they do not determine candidate outcomes. Our hiring decisions are made by people, not algorithms. We are committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving a culture of equity, diversity, and inclusion. We embrace and encourage our employees’ differences, knowing that these very differences inspire innovation and build better teams. If there are any accommodations our team can make throughout our hiring process, please let us know.

About Photonic

Photonic Inc. is a leading quantum technology company developing commercial‑scale quantum computers and quantum networks to address some of the world’s most pressing challenges in materials science, drug discovery, climate change, and security. The company’s approach unlocks performance at scale through unmatched distributed quantum computing capabilities. Photonic’s high‑connectivity Entanglement First™ architecture leverages a unique qubit modality—optically linked silicon spin qubits to enable powerful computation, efficient error correction, and seamless integration with existing data center and telecom environments. Headquartered in Vancouver, British Columbia, with operations in the United States and United Kingdom, Photonic’s team is advancing quantum technologies alongside leading investors, partners, and customers worldwide.