Senior Photonics IC Test Engineer — PIC & RF Performance Lead

Prattwhitney; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 118,300 - 224,900; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) match

Flexible work schedules

Job summary

Prattwhitney is seeking a Principal Photonics Integrated Circuit Test Engineer in San Diego, CA. The role involves developing tests for integrated photonic components and systems, requiring a Bachelor’s degree in STEM and 8 years of relevant experience.

Benefits include a salary range of $118,300 to $224,900, health insurance, and relocation assistance. Applicants must be U.S. citizens and have a Secret DoD clearance.

Qualifications

• 8 years of prior relevant experience in photonics.
• Lab experience in optical alignment systems.
• Hands-on experience with high-speed test equipment.

Responsibilities

• Develop and conduct testing for photonic components.
• Design mechanical fixtures for benchtop tests.
• Provide guidance and mentoring across the business.

Skills

Optical engineering tests

Test automation programming

Data acquisition

RF testing

Silicon photonics

Education

Bachelor’s degree in STEM

Advanced degree (MS or PhD) in Physics, Optics, Photonics

Tools

Ansys HFSS

Lumerical

Cadence

Vector network analyzers

Digital communication analyzers

Job description

Prattwhitney is seeking a Principal Photonics Integrated Circuit Test Engineer in San Diego, CA. The role involves developing tests for integrated photonic components and systems, requiring a Bachelor’s degree in STEM and 8 years of relevant experience.

Benefits include a salary range of $118,300 to $224,900, health insurance, and relocation assistance. Applicants must be U.S. citizens and have a Secret DoD clearance.