Senior Laser Module Validation Engineer

Ayar Labs, Inc.; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 223,000; Full time

Job summary

Ayar Labs, Inc. in San Jose, CA is seeking a Sr. Staff Engineer, Laser Module Validation to lead validation testing of multiwavelength laser sources for optical I/O. You will design and build validation fixtures, run tests, and deliver data for laser module design optimization.

You'll collaborate with architecture, design and product engineering to verify capabilities, create test protocols, and report findings to internal teams and to external suppliers and customers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Photonics, Physics, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
• Understanding of semiconductor laser function and physics.
• 5+ years of industry experience in module-level, or chip-on-carrier characterization of lasers, LEDs, SOAs, including LIV, optical spectrum measurements, and thermal dependence.
• 5+ years of industry experience setting up and bringing up lab equipment and experimental setups for testing photonic devices.
• Ability to design test fixtures and test probes, and to set up test fixtures and test stations.
• Proficiency in programming languages such as Python for instrument control, test automation, data collection, and data analysis.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to identify and resolve issues during the testing process.
• Ability to convey complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders with clear communication.

Responsibilities

• Verify and understand expected capabilities and testing needs with cross-functional teams.
• Design test fixtures and test probes, and set up test fixtures and test stations to support laser module characterization and validation.
• Work with mechanical design engineers to design and build test stations, including fixturing, alignment, and optomechanical layout.
• Configure and maintain instrument control and set up test recipes/sequences for automated data collection.
• Perform Gauge Repeatability and Reproducibility (GRR) studies to validate and qualify test station and measurement system performance.
• Close the design feedback loop and identify critical performance metrics with product development; perform feasibility studies to optimize laser source performance.
• Develop and implement test protocols to evaluate and compare different engineering approaches.
• Maintain testing equipment and develop processes to improve test efficiency.
• Analyze test data, document results, and provide feedback to the development team.
• Document and communicate data and analyses.

Skills

Python

Instrument control

Test automation

Data analysis

Communication

Education

Photonics

Electrical Engineering

Physics

Tools

VNA

OSA

ESA

BERT

Oscilloscopes

Test switches

Spectrum analyzers

Job description

Ayar Labs, Inc. in San Jose, CA is seeking a Sr. Staff Engineer, Laser Module Validation to lead validation testing of multiwavelength laser sources for optical I/O. You will design and build validation fixtures, run tests, and deliver data for laser module design optimization.

You'll collaborate with architecture, design and product engineering to verify capabilities, create test protocols, and report findings to internal teams and to external suppliers and customers.