Senior Optical Systems Engineer, Silicon Photonics Test

Teradyne; North Reading (MA); On-site; USD 175,000 - 281,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement savings plan

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Paid vacation & holidays

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Teradyne, a global test and automation company, is seeking a Senior Optical Systems Engineer (SiPh Test Solutions) in North Reading, MA. You will lead development of optical test instrumentation for semiconductor test, including imaging, illumination, fiber-optics, motion systems, cameras, and image-analysis software.

You will work across all development phases from concept to verification, collaborating with silicon foundries, and applying photonic device design knowledge to validate equipment

Qualifications

• PhD in Electrical Engineering, Physics, or a related field focused on Integrated Photonics, complemented by a minimum of 2 years hands-on Silicon Photonics device design
• Proficient programming for data analysis and layout design
• Working knowledge of the tape-out process with at least one Silicon Photonics foundry, including experience with its PDK
• Expertise in passive optical components such as edge couplers, grating couplers, directional couplers, MMIs, and polarization splitters and rotators
• Hands-on experience with photonic testing equipment in a lab environment
• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with a proven ability to work independently and collaboratively

Responsibilities

• Design, simulate, and layout both passive and active photonic devices using the latest modeling and layout tools
• Engage in direct collaboration with silicon foundries to streamline processes
• Conduct rigorous testing and characterization of devices and PICs
• Take part in conceptual design to product testing across development phases
• Collaborate across teams to ensure robust automated test equipment interfacing optical ports of silicon photonic devices

Skills

Programming for data analysis

Silicon Photonics device design

Tape-out process knowledge

Photonic testing equipment

Analytical problem solving

Communication skills

Education

PhD in Electrical Engineering, Physics, or related field (Integrated Photonics)

Tools

Process Design Kit (PDK)

Job description

Teradyne, a global test and automation company, is seeking a Senior Optical Systems Engineer (SiPh Test Solutions) in North Reading, MA. You will lead development of optical test instrumentation for semiconductor test, including imaging, illumination, fiber-optics, motion systems, cameras, and image-analysis software.

You will work across all development phases from concept to verification, collaborating with silicon foundries, and applying photonic device design knowledge to validate equipment