Senior Photonics Test & Automation Engineer

Barrington James; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Barrington James is seeking a Senior Photonics Test Engineer to lead the characterization of photonic integrated circuits and optical components. You will build and automate test workflows, collaborating with design and manufacturing teams to boost performance and manufacturability.

The role involves hands-on laboratory work across room-temperature and cryogenic environments, with emphasis on developing robust test infrastructure and data-driven feedback for hardware advancement.

Qualifications

• Experience characterizing integrated photonic devices or optical components.
• Hands-on optical laboratory setups and measurement systems.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; excellent communication.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and improve optical test infrastructure for photonic device characterization
• Perform testing and analysis of passive and active photonic integrated circuits at both chip and wafer level
• Develop automated measurement, data acquisition, and analysis tools using Python or similar programming languages
• Conduct optical measurements using laser, fibre-optic, and precision instrumentation systems
• Generate performance data and provide actionable feedback to design and fabrication teams
• Collaborate with photonics, packaging, and systems engineers to optimize device performance and test methodologies
• Support characterization activities across both room-temperature and cryogenic environments

Skills

Python automation

Data analysis

Analytical problem solving

Communication & collaboration

Education

MSc or PhD in Photonics, Physics, Electrical Engineering, Optics

Tools

Python

MATLAB

Job description

Barrington James is seeking a Senior Photonics Test Engineer to lead the characterization of photonic integrated circuits and optical components. You will build and automate test workflows, collaborating with design and manufacturing teams to boost performance and manufacturability.

The role involves hands-on laboratory work across room-temperature and cryogenic environments, with emphasis on developing robust test infrastructure and data-driven feedback for hardware advancement.