Optoelectronics Test Engineer – Hardware

Quantum Computing Inc.; Cranbury Township (NJ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equal Opportunity Employer

Job summary

Quantum Computing Inc. in Cranbury, NJ, seeks a Test Engineer with hardware expertise to develop and test optoelectronic components and modules for optical communications, lidar, and quantum sensing.

You will design, build, and validate testbeds for III-V detectors and other devices, enabling R&D and production reliability, with automation and data tooling. You will collaborate across teams, apply DOE and failure analysis to optimize performance, and contribute to continuous improvement in

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Physics, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
• 3+ years of experience as a test engineer, with experience in testing optoelectronic devices.
• Experience in developing, scripting, and running test software for optical components and systems, including testbed development and automation.
• Hands-on experience with a wide range of lab equipment and tools related to optoelectronic device testing.
• Strong understanding of design of experiment principles and failure analysis techniques to optimize optical system performance.
• Excellent problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment.
• Strong communication skills to convey technical information effectively to cross-functional teams and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement testbeds to evaluate the performance of optoelectronic chips, components, and modules.
• Provide test engineering support for the design, prototyping, and delivery of proof-of-concept devices for early-stage optoelectronic module development.
• Use design of experiment and failure analysis techniques to identify and resolve issues related to optical device performance.
• Develop and implement strategies for test automation to improve testing accuracy and efficiency, including solutions for testing in a production environment.
• Devise well-organized solutions for test data storage and retrieval.
• Provide analysis of test data related to optical and optoelectronic device performance, including distillation and presentation of key results.
• Take responsibility for engineering change orders related to optical and optoelectronic components.
• Provide technical support and collaborate with product development teams on optical design and product development.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives related to development and production testing.

Skills

Test engineering

Optoelectronic testing

Test automation

Lab equipment

DOE principles

Problem solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Physics or Electrical Engineering

Masters or PhD in Physics or Electrical Engineering

Tools

Python scripting

Zemax or FRED

PCB design

CAD tools

PCB testbed tooling

Job description

Quantum Computing Inc. in Cranbury, NJ, seeks a Test Engineer with hardware expertise to develop and test optoelectronic components and modules for optical communications, lidar, and quantum sensing.

You will design, build, and validate testbeds for III-V detectors and other devices, enabling R&D and production reliability, with automation and data tooling. You will collaborate across teams, apply DOE and failure analysis to optimize performance, and contribute to continuous improvement in