Senior Optical Test & Validation Engineer

Lumicity; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Lumicity is seeking an Optical Test & Validation Engineer in San Francisco to validate and characterize high‑speed optical products and develop automated test solutions. You will troubleshoot complex system issues and ensure performance, reliability and quality throughout the product lifecycle.

Ideal candidates bring 2–5+ years in optical testing, strong Python skills, and hands‑on experience with 400G/800G modules, fiber optics, and Ethernet protocols.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline (Electrical/Optical Engineering or Physics).
• 2–5+ years in optical test, validation, qualification, or product engineering.
• Strong understanding of fiber optic communications and transceiver tech.
• Proficiency in Python for test automation, control and data analysis.
• Experience with optical test equipment (power meters, scopes, BER testers, OSAs, traffic generators).
• Hands‑on with high‑speed optical modules (400G/800G).
• Knowledge of Ethernet basics and Layer 2/3 protocols.
• Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills; good communicator.

Responsibilities

• Validate and characterize high‑speed optical products across lifecycle.
• Develop automated test solutions and test infrastructure.
• Troubleshoot complex hardware and system issues.
• Collaborate with engineering and leadership to ensure product quality and reliability.

Skills

Python for test automation

Fiber optic communications

High-speed optical protocols

Ethernet L2/L3

Troubleshooting

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical/ Optical Engineering or Physics

Tools

Optical power meters

Oscilloscopes

BER testers

Optical spectrum analyzers

Traffic generators

Job description

Lumicity is seeking an Optical Test & Validation Engineer in San Francisco to validate and characterize high‑speed optical products and develop automated test solutions. You will troubleshoot complex system issues and ensure performance, reliability and quality throughout the product lifecycle.

Ideal candidates bring 2–5+ years in optical testing, strong Python skills, and hands‑on experience with 400G/800G modules, fiber optics, and Ethernet protocols.