Photonics Characterization Engineer: Laser & LED Tech

Luminus, Inc.; Sunnyvale (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off & Holidays

401k Retirement Savings Plan w/ EMPLOY

Flexible Spending Accounts

Employee Assistance Program

Life/AD&D Insurance

Job summary

Luminus, Inc. is seeking a self-motivated Characterization Engineer to measure and characterize Laser Diode and LED products in Sunnyvale, CA. You will run optical and electrical tests and assist senior engineers with device design.

Responsibilities include planning tests, setting up test benches, analyzing data with Python/JMP, and writing clear reports to guide product development. Strong collaboration is essential.

Qualifications

• MS or PhD in Physics, Applied Physics, Electrical Engineering, Optical Engineering or Photonics.
• 2–5 years of relevant optics/photonics experience.
• Solid understanding of semiconductor device physics and optoelectronics.
• Hands-on lab experience characterizing laser diodes.
• Strong data analysis skills with attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Python and JMP for automation and analysis.
• Independently driven with ability to manage multiple tasks.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.

Responsibilities

• Plan and coordinate testing to describe performance of Laser Diodes and LEDs.
• Test packaged chips for optical power, wavelength, beam shape, voltage, and thermal characteristics.
• Set up optical and electrical test benches and develop new tools and methodologies.
• Write clear technical reports and advise product teams on performance.

Skills

Data analysis

Python

JMP

Lab skills

Communication skills

Multi-tasking

Education

MS or PhD in Physics/Applied Physics/Electrical Engineering/Optical Engineering/Photonics

Tools

Test & measurement equipment

Optical test benches

Laboratory automation

Job description

Luminus, Inc. is seeking a self-motivated Characterization Engineer to measure and characterize Laser Diode and LED products in Sunnyvale, CA. You will run optical and electrical tests and assist senior engineers with device design.

Responsibilities include planning tests, setting up test benches, analyzing data with Python/JMP, and writing clear reports to guide product development. Strong collaboration is essential.