Photonic Test Engineer

Jaide Health; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 97,000 - 134,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock options

Relocation assistance

Extended health

Dental

Life insurance

Long term disability

Employee assistance program

Parental leave top-ups

Flexible spending account

Job summary

Photonic is seeking a Photonics Test Engineer to join its team in British Columbia, onsite. You will design and execute high-throughput tests for on-chip photonic circuits, develop automation scripts (Python), and collaborate with engineering across disciplines to scale research into production-ready processes.

Ideal candidates hold a PhD or Master’s in a relevant field, 3+ years of photonic/quantum device experience, and strong data analytics skills.

Qualifications

• PhD or Master’s in physics, applied physics, materials science, electrical engineering, or related field.
• 3+ years hands-on with photonic or quantum devices.
• Knowledge of integrated photonics and optics.
• Experience developing automated test and data acquisition scripts (Python).
• Ability to translate research experiments into scalable, repeatable engineering processes.
• Excellent teamwork and communication skills; strong organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement high-throughput test plans for on-chip photonic circuits.
• Plan new measurement concepts to validate and improve device performance.
• Design and optimize test sequences to maximize throughput.
• Develop and document test procedures and SOPs.
• Define test stations integrating optical and electrical subsystems with Device Engineering.
• Define automation requirements to improve productivity and repeatability.
• Communicate across interdisciplinary team to translate problems into tasks.
• Define acceptance criteria for test stations with Test and Device Engineering.
• Execute tests, generate analysis scripts, troubleshoot issues to meet chip goals.
• Characterize test station performance and repeatability.

Skills

Advanced degree

Photonic/quantum devices

Integrated photonics

Python automation

Process scalability

Team communication

Attention to detail

Education

PhD or Master’s in physics/engineering

Tools

Python scripting

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 Photonics 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.

Department: Test Packaging Integration

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: British Columbia, Canada (Onsite)

Workplace type: Onsite

Compensation: CA$97,300 - CA$133,800 / year

WHAT WE NEED YOU TO DO

• Develop and implement high-throughput test plans to characterize active and passive large-scale on-chip silicon photonic circuits.
• Plan for new measurement concepts and architectures to validate and improve device 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 optical and electrical subsystems in collaboration with Device Engineering
• Define automation requirements to improve test station productivity and repeatability, driving continuous improvement and efficiency across our systems and processes.
• Communicate across an interdisciplinary team with varying levels of photonic 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, in collaboration with the Test and Device Engineering teams.
• Execute tests, generate scripts to analyze results, and troubleshoot and diagnose issues 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
• Experience developing automated test, data acquisition, and analysis scripts (e.g. Python).
• Excellent teamwork, interpersonal and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Attention to detail.

An exceptional candidate will bring:

• Hands-on experience with wafer scale measurements
• Experience translating research-style systems to standard, productionised processes
• Experience analysing large data sets and drawing conclusions on device yield and quality
• Broad experimental capability across optics and electronics
• Strong understanding of electronics and electromagnetic compatibility

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 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. If you feel your experience is close to what we've described, but you might not meet all the requirements, 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.