Optical Test Scientist – Photonics & Laser Systems R&D

Seagate Technology; Derry/Londonderry; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site cafe

On-site gym

Employee Resource Groups (ERG)

Flexible working hours

Health – Private Healthcare

Job summary

Seagate Technology in Springtown, Northern Ireland, seeks an Optical Test Scientist to develop test hardware and evaluate advanced semiconductor laser photonic devices. You will collaborate with the R&D team and report to the R&D Director, contributing to future photonic technologies and products.

You will design test systems, implement experimental protocols, and analyze data to drive device performance improvements in a cross-functional environment.

Qualifications

• Strong background in optical test assembly and semiconductor Electro Optical device characterization methods.
• Knowledge of photonic integrated circuits and test protocols is required.
• Experience building and modifying optical test instrumentation and test setups.

Responsibilities

• Design and build Electro Optical test systems to capture performance CTQs.
• Develop hardware design and control software.
• Design and execute experiments to test optical and electrical performance of photonic devices, especially semiconductor lasers.
• Develop and implement test protocols for semiconductor laser characterization.
• Maintain and troubleshoot test equipment and setups.
• Analyze test data and generate detailed reports.
• Stay up to date with photonics device testing advancements.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize device performance.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

PhD in Lasers/Photons/Optics/Opto-electronics/Physics

Tools

LabVIEW

Python

JSL

MATLAB

Job description

Seagate Technology in Springtown, Northern Ireland, seeks an Optical Test Scientist to develop test hardware and evaluate advanced semiconductor laser photonic devices. You will collaborate with the R&D team and report to the R&D Director, contributing to future photonic technologies and products.

You will design test systems, implement experimental protocols, and analyze data to drive device performance improvements in a cross-functional environment.