Lab-Focused Photonics Characterisation Engineer

Jackalope Digital LLC; Oxford; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Jackalope Digital LLC in the United Kingdom is seeking a Photonic Characterisation Engineer to join our Photonics team. You will design and run experiments, operate optical test equipment, analyse measurement data and turn results into engineering insight for design, manufacturing and system testing.

The role spans die-level and wafer-level characterisation, combines hands-on lab work with Python-based data analysis and automation.

Qualifications

• MSc, PhD or equivalent practical experience in Physics, Photonics, Electrical Engineering, Optical Engineering, or related field.
• Strong understanding of optics and photonics fundamentals.
• Hands-on experience designing and running experiments in a lab.
• Experience working in an optics/photonics lab environment.
• Experience analysing real-world experimental data using Python.
• Familiarity with NumPy, SciPy or pandas.

Responsibilities

• Design and execute experiments to characterise integrated photonic devices and structures.
• Operate optical and photonic laboratory equipment across measurement setups.
• Carry out die-level and wafer-level testing.
• Analyse experimental data using Python and scientific computing tools.
• Develop scripts and workflows to automate data collection and analysis.
• Translate experimental requirements into practical, repeatable test methodologies.
• Identify measurement issues and troubleshoot setups.
• Validate data quality for use by engineering teams.
• Produce technical reports and summaries from experimental work.
• Collaborate with photonic design, manufacturing and system testing teams.
• Support lab process and automation improvements.
• Take ownership of characterisation tasks and define delivery timelines.

Skills

Python

Data analysis

Lab work

Optics fundamentals

Troubleshooting

Independent worker

Communication skills

Education

MSc, PhD or equivalent

Tools

NumPy

SciPy

Pandas

Job description

Jackalope Digital LLC in the United Kingdom is seeking a Photonic Characterisation Engineer to join our Photonics team. You will design and run experiments, operate optical test equipment, analyse measurement data and turn results into engineering insight for design, manufacturing and system testing.

The role spans die-level and wafer-level characterisation, combines hands-on lab work with Python-based data analysis and automation.