Photonics Test Development and Solution Engineer

Keysight Technologies SAles Spain SL.

Santa Clara (CA)

On-site

USD 175,500 - 292,500

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision

Health Savings Account

Flexible Spending Accounts

Life, Accident, Disability insurance

Business Travel Insurance

401(k) Plan

Flexible Time Off

Paid Holidays

Paid Family Leave

Discounts, Perks

Tuition Reimbursement

Adoption Assistance

ESPP

Job summary

Keysight Technologies Inc. is seeking a Photonics Test Development & Solution Engineer to define, automate, and improve wafer‑level photonics test strategies and infrastructure.

You will translate customer requirements into scalable automated test plans and own calibration methodologies, alignment routines, and data analysis to deliver actionable insights. You will collaborate with technicians and measurement scientists to ensure test accuracy, scalability, and reproducibility across labs,

Qualifications

Define, evolve, and own automated wafer level test campaigns.
Develop scripts in C#, Python, and MATLAB to scale automation and data analysis.
Develop and validate calibration and alignment methodologies for complex electro‑optical test systems.
Define reference measurements, guardbands, and pass/fail criteria reflecting performance objectives.
System‑level understanding of multi‑instrument test stations, including hardware, software, motion control, and automation interactions.
Diagnose systemic failure modes and drive corrective actions across software, procedures, and infrastructure.
Ability to distill complex measurement results and large data sets into actionable insights for customers and internal teams.
Excellent communication and documentation skills, including technician‑ready procedures.
Cross‑functional collaboration with technicians, measurement scientists, and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

Define and develop automated wafer-level test plans translating stakeholder requirements into repeatable, accurate campaigns.
Create and validate RF/optical calibration methods and alignment algorithms.
Integrate instrument drivers, automation frameworks, and control software for deployment readiness.
Analyze failure logs and test data to identify root causes and drive corrective actions.
Own test data analysis and reporting, maintaining long-term result databases for traceability.
Synthesize results into meaningful insights for customers and internal teams while improving test infrastructure.

Skills

Automated test design

Test automation

Root cause analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Technical documentation

Data interpretation

Communication

Tools

Python

MATLAB

Job description

Overview

Keysight is at the forefront of technology innovation, delivering breakthroughs and trusted insights in electronic design, simulation, prototyping, test, manufacturing, and optimization. Our ~16,800 employees create world-class solutions in communications, 5G, automotive, energy, quantum, aerospace, defense, and semiconductor markets for customers in over 100 countries. Learn more about what we do.

Our award-winning culture embraces a bold vision of where technology can take us and a passion for tackling challenging problems with industry-first solutions. We believe that when people feel a sense of belonging, they can be more creative, innovative, and thrive at all points in their careers.

The Photonics Test Development & Solution Engineer is responsible for defining, automating, and continuously improving wafer‑level silicon photonics test strategies and infrastructure. This role translates customer requirements and goals into robust, repeatable, and scalable automated test plans that can be safely and reliably executed by photonics test technicians. The engineer owns test automation architecture, calibration methodologies, alignment routines, data analysis, and failure root‑cause investigation, serving as the technical escalation point for complex or systemic issues observed during execution. By working closely with technicians and measurement scientists, this role ensures test accuracy, operational scalability, and reproducibility across current and future labs while delivering clear, actionable insights to customers.

Responsibilities

The Photonics Test Development & Solution Engineer defines and develops automated wafer‑level test plans using LCA, Velox, TAP, and the Photonic Application Suite, translating customer performance requirements into executable workflows that generate accurate results facilitating actionable insights that influence stakeholder design choices.

The role develops and validates RF and optical calibration methodologies, alignment algorithms, and reference measurements to ensure accuracy and repeatability during technician‑executed testing. The engineer integrates and evolves instrument drivers, automation frameworks, and control software, ensuring new features are deployment‑ready, documented, and operable by technicians.

Acting as the technical escalation point, the engineer analyzes failure logs, test data, and technician documentation to identify root causes and drive corrective actions across software, procedures, and infrastructure with a \"prevention first\" mindset.

The role also owns test data analysis and reporting, maintains long‑term result databases for traceability, and synthesizes results into meaningful customer and internal insights while driving continuous improvement of test infrastructure, processes, and scalability.

Qualifications

Define, evolve, and own automated wafer level test plans that translate stakeholder requirements into repeatable, accurate, and technician‑usable test campaigns.

Develop scripts in C#, python, and MATLAB to scaleably support automation, data analysis, and improve repeatability.

Develop and validate calibration and alignment methodologies for complex electro‑optical test systems.

Define reference measurements, guardbands, and pass/fail criteria that directly reflect performance objectives and intended use cases.

System‑level understanding of multi‑instrument test stations, including hardware, software, motion control, and automation interactions.

Diagnose systemic failure modes and drive corrective actions across software, procedures, and infrastructure.

Ability to distill complex measurement results and large data sets into actionable customer and internal insights.

Excellent communication and documentation skills, including the ability to produce technician‑ready procedures and operational guidance.

Cross‑functionally working with technicians, measurement scientists, and stakeholders to improve test effectiveness and scalability.

Build, maintain, and defend test station and lab credibility through accurate reliable execution and clear transparent communication

Careers Privacy Statement

Keysight Technologies Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other protected categories under all applicable laws.

The level of role will be based on applicable experience, education and skills; Most offers will be between the minimum and the midpoint of the Salary Range listed below.

Bay Area California pay range: MIN $175,500- MAX $292,500

Note: For other locations, pay ranges will vary by region

This role is eligible for Keysight Results Bonus Program and US Employees may be eligible for the following benefits: