Optical TX/RX Subcomponent Test Engineer

Avicena Tech; Sunnyvale (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Avicena Tech is seeking a TX/RX subcomponent testing engineer in Sunnyvale, CA to characterize optical sub-components for chip-to-chip interconnects. You will work with LEDs/PDs subcomponents, test systems, and feedback to PD developers to optimize performance.

The role requires MS or PhD in EE or physics with 2+ years of experience, solid-state physics understanding, and hands-on experience with high-speed test equipment such as VNAs, oscilloscopes, and spectrometers.

Qualifications

• MS or PhD in electrical engineering or physics.
• 2+ years of relevant experience.
• Solid-state physics and LED/PD design knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Characterize subcomponents of optical transmitters and receivers.
• Work with the epitaxial group to assess LED bandgap and modulation speed.
• Test photo detectors and provide feedback to PD developers.
• Maintain and improve opto-electronic test systems for full characterization of sub-components and modules.
• Run tests to improve sub-component development.

Skills

Solid-state physics fundamentals

LED/PD characterization experience

High-speed test instrument knowledge

Optics understanding

Education

MS or PhD in electrical engineering or physics

Tools

VNAs

Oscilloscopes

Spectrometers

Job description

Avicena Tech is seeking a TX/RX subcomponent testing engineer in Sunnyvale, CA to characterize optical sub-components for chip-to-chip interconnects. You will work with LEDs/PDs subcomponents, test systems, and feedback to PD developers to optimize performance.

The role requires MS or PhD in EE or physics with 2+ years of experience, solid-state physics understanding, and hands-on experience with high-speed test equipment such as VNAs, oscilloscopes, and spectrometers.