Optical Test Engineer

DeepSight Technology; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Stock options

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Job summary

DeepSight Technology is seeking an Optical Test Engineer to improve their product development processes in Santa Clara, California. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in optical testing, automation, and data analysis, along with hands-on experience with photonic components like lasers and optical amplifiers.

This role will involve designing test stations, automating processes, and collaborating with cross-functional teams. Benefits include competitive salary, stock options, and comprehensive health insurance.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of hands-on experience in optical or photonic test engineering.
• Experience in laser testing and characterization of optical components.
• Strong understanding of data analysis techniques.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement optical test stations.
• Automate optical test processes using Python.
• Create automated data analysis pipelines.

Skills

Optical testing methodologies

Automation

Data analysis

Experience with lasers

Experience with optical components

Education

BS or higher in Electrical, Optics, Applied Physics or similar

Tools

Python

Job description

Job Description

We are seeking an Optical Test Engineer to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in optical testing methodologies, automation, and data analysis, as well as experience with photonic components such as lasers, optical amplifiers, and integrated optical devices. This role involves designing, building, and automating optical test stations, performing comprehensive testing, and contributing to DeepSight Technologies advanced product development.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement optical test stations to evaluate lasers and photonic components.
• Automate optical test processes by writing and maintaining Python scripts to interface with test equipment, execute test suites, and record measurement data to a central database.
• Create and maintain automated data analysis pipelines. Use test data and analysis results to provide feedback for product design improvements and validation.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to ensure integration of laser modules and support throughout the product development lifecycle.
• Document and report to internal members and communicate with external vendors and partners.

Required Qualifications

• BS or higher in a relevant technical field (Electrical, Optics, Applied Physics, or similar).
• 3+ years of hands‑on and demonstrated experience in optical or photonic test engineering.
• Experience in laser testing (LIV, optical spectrum, linewidth, RIN) and optical components characterization (IL, RL, OFDR).
• Experience in designing and building optical test systems for high‑performance optical and photonic devices.
• Strong understanding of data analysis techniques and ability to create automatic data pipelines.
• Excellent communication skills and experience in writing technical documentation.
• Willingness to relocate to the Santa Clara, CA area.

Preferred Qualifications

• MS or higher in a relevant technical field (Electrical, Optics, Applied Physics, or similar).
• 5+ years of hands‑on and demonstrated experience in optical or photonic test engineering.
• Strong Python coding ability.

Other Qualities We Are Looking For

• Positive – a can‑do attitude that helps you rise to challenges.
• Collaborative – a team player who can effectively communicate with others.
• Attentive to detail – nothing gets by you.
• Efficient – a knack for effectively prioritizing tasks and managing your time.
• Pride in your work – real desire to do quality work.
• Career‑minded – looking for more than a job.

Benefits and Perks

• Competitive salary
• Stock options
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan