Photonics Test Engineer

Analog Photonics; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 69,000 - 104,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in photonics seeks a Photonics Test Engineer to perform testing and analysis of silicon photonic integrated circuits for data communication and LiDAR applications. The ideal candidate will work closely with various engineering teams, contribute to device testing, and help innovate our product offerings. You will be part of a dynamic team focusing on cutting-edge technology in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Lab experience in optics and photonics is required.
• Great written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience with hardware development and design is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Perform optical and electrical tests on silicon photonic devices.
• Process data and provide insights for developing next-gen devices.
• Write and modify scripts for automated experiments.

Skills

Fiber optics

Photonics

Programming with Matlab

Programming with Python

Programming with C/C++

Communication skills

Education

B.S. or M.S. in engineering or physics

Job description

Note: Please apply through LinkedIn or email your resume to: [e-mail]

Company Overview

Analog Photonics is a Boston based high technology company with expertise in advanced, large-scale and high-performance silicon photonics, integrated circuits, and derivative products. We specialize in the development of photonic integrated circuits targeted for LiDAR and Optical Communications products. We engage with customers worldwide in growing markets such as automotive and data-center interconnects. Join our team if you are:

· Looking for an attractive salary, bonus, and benefits

· Eager to bring cutting-edge and proprietary technology to market

· Interested in closely interfacing with a talented and knowledgeable team of engineers

· Enthusiastic about seeing rapid progress from your contributions

· Able to work in an office and lab complex in Downtown Boston

Job Description

We are looking to hire a Photonics Test Engineer to conduct device and system level testing of silicon photonic integrated circuits for datacom and LiDAR applications. In this position, the successful applicant will work closely with photonics and systems teams to collect optical and electronic data from devices, develop laboratory test capabilities, and make recommendations on future component and circuit design. The ideal candidate has experience in fiber optics and photonics. If you are talented, enjoy working in a startup environment, passionate about team development and product creation, we would love to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities

· Perform optical and electrical tests on silicon photonic devices

· Process data and provide insight into best performing devices for purpose of developing next generation of silicon photonic devices. Example devices are couplers, phase shifters, crossings, resonators, modulators, variable optical attenuators, photodetectors, switches , among other silicon photonic devices

· Perform EE, EO, OE high-speed response testing for silicon photonic devices

· Write and modify scripts to perform automated experiments

· Communicating with vendors for custom requests

· Operating complex test setups to collect optical/electrical data

· Debugging issues in experimental setups and developing new experimental capabilities

· Managing inventory of wafers, components, and test equipment

· Working with design team to verify experimental results with simulation

Qualifications

· B.S. or M.S. in engineering, physics, or a related discipline

· 0-3 years related industry experience

· Lab experience in optics and photonics lab

· Confidence in performing tasks that require fine motor skills

· Knowledge of basic fiber optics and/or silicon photonics

· Programming experience with Matlab, Python, C/C++, or other programming language

· Experience with hardware development, design, and assembly

· Great written and verbal communication skills

· Understanding of lasers and laser characterization is a plus

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Associate

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Engineering, Research, and Science

• Industries

  Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing

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