Lead Photonics Engineer — Test & Automation for PICs

PINC Technologies; Los Angeles, California (CA, MO); On-site; USD 95,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock option plan

Retirement plan with company match

Paid time off

Life insurance

Short and long term disability

Company-sponsored team outings

Job summary

A growing tech startup in Pasadena is seeking a Lead Photonics Engineer to drive the characterization and validation of integrated photonic circuits. This role requires strong expertise in nonlinear optics along with hands-on experience in optical testing. Candidates should be proficient in Python and LabVIEW, and thrive in a collaborative, fast-paced environment. The position offers significant opportunities for professional growth, a stock option plan, and a retirement plan with company match.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated hands-on experience in experimental photonics.
• Solid understanding of nonlinear optics.
• Experience in photonic integrated circuit testing and packaging.
• Proficiency in Python and/or LabVIEW.

Responsibilities

• Own and improve optical and electro-optical testing workflows.
• Automate measurements and streamline data analysis.
• Create and maintain test plans and documentation.
• Characterize photonic components and prepare test reports.
• Set up and operate lab equipment like tunable lasers and oscilloscopes.
• Develop test software for measurement execution and data analysis.

Skills

Nonlinear optics

Optics

Python

LabVIEW

Optical test equipment

Electronic test equipment

Communication skills

Education

PhD in Physics, Electrical Engineering, Optics, or Photonics

Tools

SolidWorks

CAD tools

Tunable lasers

Power meters

Job description

A growing tech startup in Pasadena is seeking a Lead Photonics Engineer to drive the characterization and validation of integrated photonic circuits. This role requires strong expertise in nonlinear optics along with hands-on experience in optical testing. Candidates should be proficient in Python and LabVIEW, and thrive in a collaborative, fast-paced environment. The position offers significant opportunities for professional growth, a stock option plan, and a retirement plan with company match.