Optoelectronics Test Engineer - Automation & Precision

QUANTUM COMPUTING, INC.; Cranbury Township (NJ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Quantum Computing Inc. (QCi) is seeking a dynamic Test Engineer with Hardware expertise to develop and test optical and optoelectronic components, including state-of-the-art III-V avalanche photodetectors, for high-performance applications.

Join a cross-functional team to build testbeds, automate tests, analyze data, and support R&D from prototyping to production, delivering reliable, scalable hardware solutions for advanced quantum and sensing technologies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Physics, Electrical Engineering, or related field.
• 3+ years of experience as a test engineer, testing optoelectronic devices.
• Experience developing, scripting, and running test software for optical components and systems.
• Hands-on experience with lab equipment and tools for optoelectronic device testing.
• Strong understanding of design of experiment principles and failure analysis to optimize optical systems.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work in a collaborative team.
• Strong communication skills to convey technical information across teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement testbeds to evaluate optoelectronic chips, components, and modules.
• Provide test engineering support for prototype and proof-of-concept devices.
• Use DOE and failure analysis to identify and resolve performance issues.
• Develop strategies for test automation to improve accuracy and efficiency.
• Organize test data storage and retrieval for analysis.
• Analyze test data and present key results clearly.
• Support engineering changes for optical components.
• Collaborate with product teams on optical design and development.
• Contribute to continuous improvement in development and production testing.

Skills

Test engineering

Optoelectronic testing

Lab instrumentation

DOE

Python scripting

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Physics or Electrical Engineering

Master’s or PhD preferred

Tools

Zemax

FRED

Python

CAD software

PCB design

Job description

Quantum Computing Inc. (QCi) is seeking a dynamic Test Engineer with Hardware expertise to develop and test optical and optoelectronic components, including state-of-the-art III-V avalanche photodetectors, for high-performance applications.

Join a cross-functional team to build testbeds, automate tests, analyze data, and support R&D from prototyping to production, delivering reliable, scalable hardware solutions for advanced quantum and sensing technologies.