Lead Photonics Characterization Engineer

black.ai; Palo Alto (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 175,000; Full time

Job summary

black.ai in Palo Alto is seeking a skilled professional to lead the characterization and validation of advanced integrated photonic systems. You will support the bring-up and testing of photonic devices, collaborating closely with teams across photonics design, manufacturing, and firmware to ensure rapid development.

The ideal candidate possesses a Ph.D. or M.S. degree, with at least 3 years of hands-on experience in photonic systems. Base pay ranges from $110,000 to $145,000 USD, with higher pay for the Bay Area.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in photonic characterization or integrated photonics development.
• Hands-on experience with optical lab equipment and test automation.
• Experience characterizing active photonic and electro-photonic systems.

Responsibilities

• Perform optical and electro-photonic characterization of PICs and photonic sub-assemblies.
• Develop automated test frameworks for validation and calibration.
• Document test procedures and summarize technical results.

Skills

Photonic characterization

Test automation

Data analysis with Python

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Ph.D. or M.S. in Electrical Engineering, Physics, Photonics, or related field

Tools

Optical lab equipment

Tunable lasers

OSAs

Power meters

Scopes

Probe stations

Job description

black.ai in Palo Alto is seeking a skilled professional to lead the characterization and validation of advanced integrated photonic systems. You will support the bring-up and testing of photonic devices, collaborating closely with teams across photonics design, manufacturing, and firmware to ensure rapid development.

The ideal candidate possesses a Ph.D. or M.S. degree, with at least 3 years of hands-on experience in photonic systems. Base pay ranges from $110,000 to $145,000 USD, with higher pay for the Bay Area.