Senior RF Test Engineer — Photonics & 400 Gb/s Eye Testing (Hybrid)

Neara; Goleta (CA); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

OpenLight Photonics in Goleta, CA is seeking a Senior RF Test Engineer to design, automate, and execute high-speed test solutions for silicon photonics devices and PICs at wafer, die, and package levels. You will develop custom test hardware and software for 100-400 Gb/s eye testing and work with industry-standard equipment.

The role requires an advanced degree in physics or EE, strong background in photonic and high-speed RF testing, and Python programming.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree in Physics or Electrical Engineering.
• 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 in a fast-paced environment.
• Initiative and ability to work independently.
• Excellent written and verbal communication for technical documentation.

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 eye testing at the die and wafer level and execute DVT testing on 1.6T and 3.2T optical transceivers using industry-standard equipment like BERTs, DCAs, VNAs, and AWGs.
• Match experimental data to modulator equivalent circuit models.
• Implement methods of measuring laser RIN and compare performance.
• Write and debug test automation scripts in Python, verify analysis equations, and execute tests on the designated test station.
• Perform data analysis in JMP or Python and communicate with customers on test plans and results.
• Supervise facilities technician and equipment contractors for ongoing maintenance.

Skills

Python

RF testing

Photonic testing

Data analysis

Test automation

Education

Advanced degree in Physics or Electrical Engineering

Tools

BERTs

DCAs

VNAs

AWGs

Job description

OpenLight Photonics in Goleta, CA is seeking a Senior RF Test Engineer to design, automate, and execute high-speed test solutions for silicon photonics devices and PICs at wafer, die, and package levels. You will develop custom test hardware and software for 100-400 Gb/s eye testing and work with industry-standard equipment.

The role requires an advanced degree in physics or EE, strong background in photonic and high-speed RF testing, and Python programming.