Senior Optical Test & Validation Engineer

MediaTek Research Lab Inc.

San Jose (CA)

On-site

USD 211,000 - 301,000

Full time

14 days+

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Savings plan

Company paid holidays

PTO

Parental leave

401K

Job summary

MediaTek Research Lab Inc. seeks a senior engineer to build reusable automated optical test frameworks and data analysis tools across teams.

You will develop and execute test plans for EVT, DVT, and reliability, and characterize metrics such as Tx/Rx performance, BER, eye quality, and TDECQ. You will drive root-cause debug across optics, high-speed interfaces, firmware, and test infrastructure while partnering with design, systems, manufacturing, and reliability teams to improve validation

Qualifications

MS or PhD in Optical Engineering, Photonics, Physics, Electrical Engineering, or related field.
5+ years of experience in optical module validation and test.
Strong background in automated test software development and lab automation.
Deep knowledge of high-speed optical links and transceiver characterization.
Experience with EVT, DVT, and reliability qualification.
Proficiency with Python and lab instrumentation.

Responsibilities

Build reusable automated optical test frameworks, software, and data analysis tools across teams.
Develop and execute test plans for EVT, DVT, and reliability support.
Characterize and validate key metrics including Tx/Rx performance, BER, eye quality, and TDECQ.
Drive root-cause debug across optics, high-speed interfaces, firmware, and test infrastructure.
Collaborate with design, systems, manufacturing, and reliability teams to improve validation and design-for-test.