Senior Photonics Systems Engineer — Lab Bring-Up & Test

Analog Devices; Wilmington (MA); On-site; USD 131,285 - 190,108; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Vision, Dental

401k

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Analog Devices in the United States is seeking a hands-on Photonics Engineer to lead lab bring-up and characterization of photonic demonstrator platforms. You will develop and execute optical, electrical, thermal and system-level tests, perform complex measurements, and ensure results meet interconnect requirements.

You will own the Wilmington photonics lab operations, calibrate equipment, and develop Python-based automation. Collaboration with university partners and foundries is expected.

Qualifications

• PhD with hands-on optical characterization experience.
• Strong integrated photonics knowledge and optical comms exp.
• Ability to independently bring up lab hardware and measurement systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead photonics system bring-up and characterization activities.
• Develop and execute optical, electrical, thermal and system tests.
• Perform measurements: optical spectrum, high-speed modulation, BER, tuning.
• Own day-to-day Wilmington photonics lab operations and equipment.
• Create Python automation and repeatable characterization workflows.
• Collaborate with photonic IC designers, high-speed electronics, packaging, and partners.

Skills

Optical characterization

Integrated photonics

Optical communications

Python automation

Lab automation

Education

PhD in Photonics

PhD in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Python

Job description

Analog Devices in the United States is seeking a hands-on Photonics Engineer to lead lab bring-up and characterization of photonic demonstrator platforms. You will develop and execute optical, electrical, thermal and system-level tests, perform complex measurements, and ensure results meet interconnect requirements.

You will own the Wilmington photonics lab operations, calibrate equipment, and develop Python-based automation. Collaboration with university partners and foundries is expected.