Senior Photonics & RF Test Engineer

OpenLight Photonics Inc.; Goleta (CA); Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock options (ISOs)

Insurance support

401k match

Unlimited vacation

Spot bonuses

Positive work environment

Job summary

OpenLight Photonics Inc. in Goleta, CA, is seeking a test engineer to design, automate, and execute high-speed optical testing for Silicon Photonics devices and PICs across wafer, die, and package levels.

You will develop custom test hardware and software, run 100–400 Gb/s eye tests, analyze data, and communicate results with internal/external customers. Hybrid in-office schedule with competitive compensation and ISOs.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree in Electrical/Optical Engineering or Physics.
• Experience in photonic and high-speed RF testing.
• Programming experience, preferably in Python.
• Demonstrated experience in data acquisition systems and data analysis, and fitting test data to model equations.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
• Initiative and ability to work independently.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for technical documentation and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Develop custom test hardware and automated test software for wafer and die testing on our proprietary test stations.
• Design and implement custom test solutions for 100-400 Gb/s optical eye testing at the die and wafer level and execute DVT testing on 1.6T and 3.2 T optical transceivers using industry-standard equipment like BERTs, DCAs, VNAs, and AWGs.
• Match experimental data to modulator equivalent circuit models
• Implement different methods of measuring laser RIN and compare their performance
• Write and debug the test automation scripts in python, implement and verify the analysis equations, and execute the tests on the designated test station
• Perform data analysis in JMP or python, and communicate with internal and external customers on the test plans, results, and project status
• Supervise our facilities technician and equipment contractors for ongoing equipment maintenance

Skills

Python

Data analysis

Analytical thinking

Education

Advanced degree in Electrical/Optical Engineering or Physics

Job description

OpenLight Photonics Inc. in Goleta, CA, is seeking a test engineer to design, automate, and execute high-speed optical testing for Silicon Photonics devices and PICs across wafer, die, and package levels.

You will develop custom test hardware and software, run 100–400 Gb/s eye tests, analyze data, and communicate results with internal/external customers. Hybrid in-office schedule with competitive compensation and ISOs.