Photonic Systems Engineer — Lab Testing & Applications

Neara; Santa Clara (CA); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

OpenLight is seeking a Photonic Systems & Applications Engineer to join our hybrid-work team in Goleta/Santa Clara, CA. You will perform hands-on lab-based testing of photonic components, PICs, and systems, working with OpenLight’s platform to ensure optimal compatibility for communications, lidar, quantum sensing, and more.

You will analyze data, develop test stations, and build customer-facing documentation while collaborating with ecosystem partners and customers to enable successful system

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with optical and high-speed test equipment.
• Strong Python programming and firmware debugging.
• Ability to read schematics and debug PCBs.
• Advanced degree in EE or Photonics preferred.

Responsibilities

• Hardware characterization of photonic components and PICs using OpenLight platform and associated electronics.
• Perform optical and high-speed testing of lasers, modulators, amplifiers, and photonic components.
• Build and support on-site and conference demonstrations for customers.
• Analyze data, summarize findings, and clearly communicate conclusions.
• Develop customer-facing documentation and support customer system integration.
• Collaborate with partners and customers to enable smooth integration of OpenLight PICs.

Skills

Python programming

Schematic reading

PCB familiarity

Data analysis

Communication

Team collaboration

Independent work

Education

Master's/PhD in Electrical Engineering or Photonics

Tools

High-speed test equipment

Firmware debugging tools

PCB design tools

Job description

OpenLight is seeking a Photonic Systems & Applications Engineer to join our hybrid-work team in Goleta/Santa Clara, CA. You will perform hands-on lab-based testing of photonic components, PICs, and systems, working with OpenLight’s platform to ensure optimal compatibility for communications, lidar, quantum sensing, and more.

You will analyze data, develop test stations, and build customer-facing documentation while collaborating with ecosystem partners and customers to enable successful system