Senior Test Manager

black.ai; Palo Alto (CA); On-site; USD 135,000 - 195,000; Full time

Job summary

black.ai is looking for an experienced Test Manager to join our test team in Palo Alto, California. This role focuses on enhancing test capabilities and developing new tooling for photonic systems. The ideal candidate has over 10 years of experience in photonic testing, electronics, and working in research and development environments. The position offers a salary in the range of $135,000 - $195,000 based on experience and location.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of experience in photonics and electronics testing.
• Experience with lab and production scale practices.
• Ability to work in R&D and NPI environments.

Responsibilities

• Improve system throughput for electrical and optical tests.
• Develop circuit level test capabilities.
• Design repair plans for complex test failures.

Skills

Photonic test or characterization

Electronic, RF, and photonic IC testing

Software development and management

R&D and NPI environments collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related field

PhD

Job description

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced test manager in our test team. This role focuses on developing new capabilities, with responsibilities in test enablement, new tooling, recipe development, and analysis to support decisions. This role works within the broader photonics organization.

Responsibilities

• Improve system throughput and capabilities for electrical and optical test, focused on wafer and edge coupling platforms.
• Develop circuit level test capability and extend to high speed yield capable testing.
• Increase tool throughput and availability by designing improved hardware and software.
• Design repair plans for complex failures, and proactive monitoring solutions to avoid issues.
• Work with component development engineers and extend capabilities and improve high volume testing.

Experience/Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in related field; PhD preferred
• 10 years of experience in the following areas:
  • Photonic test or characterization, especially at wafer scale/probe scale.
  • Electronic, RF, and photonic IC testing.
  • Lab and production scale practice in imaging and fiber measurement.
  • Experience with software development and software management and planning.
  • Experience working with engineers and technologists in R&D and NPI environments.

Equal Employment Opportunity

PsiQuantum provides equal employment opportunity for all applicants and employees. PsiQuantum does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable laws.

Compensation

• U.S. Base Pay Range: $135,000–$155,000 USD
• Bay Area Pay Range: $175,000–$195,000 USD