PIC Test Engineer — Photonics & Quantum Devices

QUANTUM COMPUTING, INC.; Cranbury Township (NJ); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Quantum Computing Inc. is seeking a Photonic Integrated Circuit (PIC) Test Engineer to test, evaluate and analyze photonic devices for quantum applications.

The role collaborates with PIC design and fabrication to iterate and optimize the PDK and customized devices, with a focus on debugging and improving test results. Responsibilities include optical and electrical characterization of PICs, driving test automation, and partnering with fabrication and design teams to ensure robust device

Qualifications

• Ph.D. or master’s degree in electrical engineering, Applied Physics, Photonics, or related field.
• 3+ years of hands-on PIC test experience with fiber optics, free-space optics, and wafer-level testing.
• 1+ years of high-speed EOM characterization with VNA/LCA.

Responsibilities

• Oversee optical and electrical characterization of fabricated PICs, comparing performance to design targets.
• Identify and implement design or process improvements based on test data.
• Develop automated test procedures where applicable.
• Collaborate with fabrication and design teams to estimate PDK robustness and iterate for next runs.

Skills

Python

MATLAB

Waveguide theory

Education

Ph.D. or master’s degree in electrical engineering, Applied Physics, Photonics, or related field

Tools

VNA/LCA

OSA

Interferometry

Job description

Quantum Computing Inc. is seeking a Photonic Integrated Circuit (PIC) Test Engineer to test, evaluate and analyze photonic devices for quantum applications.

The role collaborates with PIC design and fabrication to iterate and optimize the PDK and customized devices, with a focus on debugging and improving test results. Responsibilities include optical and electrical characterization of PICs, driving test automation, and partnering with fabrication and design teams to ensure robust device