Senior Photonics IC Test Engineer – Onsite, Secret Clearance

Raytheon; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 95,500 - 181,700; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Raytheon is seeking a photonics test engineer to develop and conduct rigorous testing for integrated photonic components across die, wafer, and sub-assembly levels in a US San Diego facility.

You will implement test methodologies for device performance, select components for wideband electronic-photonic programs, and design fixtures to expand benchtop capabilities. Mentorship and cross-team collaboration are key aspects of the role.

Qualifications

• Typically requires a STEM degree and 5 years of relevant experience.
• Lab experience in optical engineering tests, optical alignment systems, and design verification testing.
• Experience in Silicon Photonics, Optoelectronics, MEMS R&D, or related photonics product development.

Responsibilities

• Develop and conduct testing for photonic components, sub-systems, and systems at die, wafer, and sub-assembly levels.
• Implement test methodologies to evaluate device performance based on design specs, optical power, polarization, spectra, and environment.
• Contribute to selection of photonic components and embedded/digital signal processing solutions for development programs.
• Design mechanical fixtures and accessories to enhance benchtop test capabilities.
• Perform architectural trade studies on wideband RF and hybrid electronic-photonic components and subsystems.
• Support development of new hybrid electronic-photonic capabilities.
• Provide guidance, coaching, mentoring, and training to employees.

Skills

Lab testing experience

Optical alignment

Data acquisition for tests

RF testing

Education

STEM degree

MS/PhD in Physics/Optics/Photonic

Tools

Ansys HFSS

Lumerical

Cadence

Synopsys

Job description

Raytheon is seeking a photonics test engineer to develop and conduct rigorous testing for integrated photonic components across die, wafer, and sub-assembly levels in a US San Diego facility.

You will implement test methodologies for device performance, select components for wideband electronic-photonic programs, and design fixtures to expand benchtop capabilities. Mentorship and cross-team collaboration are key aspects of the role.