Silicon Photonics Test & Validation Engineer

Intel Corporation; Santa Clara (CA); Hybrid; USD 122,000 - 232,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock bonuses

Health insurance

Hybrid work model

Job summary

Intel Corporation is seeking a Silicon Photonics Test Engineer in Santa Clara to validate Photonics ICs and sub-systems. You will develop automated tests, characterize 100G/200G transceivers, and collaborate across HW, FW, PIC, and NPI teams. Ideal candidates have hands-on RF/optical test experience and strong programming skills in Python or C++.

The role supports a hybrid work model in the US. The team values robust data-driven validation, detailed reporting, and clear communication with

Qualifications

• Bachelors/Masters/PhD in Electrical Engineering or STEM with hands-on test experience.
• Experience testing Silicon Photonics devices and RF/optical subsystems.
• Strong programming for instrument control and data processing.

Responsibilities

• Develop, own, and execute validation for Silicon Photonics products.
• Develop software to control VNAs, LCAs, AWGs and oscilloscopes.
• Characterize PICs, EICs, optical sub-systems and reference modules.
• Collaborate with HW, FW, PIC, packaging, thermal, and NPI teams.
• Generate validation reports and present findings to teams.

Skills

Python programming

C++

Automation scripting

Test automation

Data analytics

Measurement theory

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or STEM

Tools

VNA/LCA platforms

Oscilloscopes

AWGs

DCAMs

RF probes

Job description

Intel Corporation is seeking a Silicon Photonics Test Engineer in Santa Clara to validate Photonics ICs and sub-systems. You will develop automated tests, characterize 100G/200G transceivers, and collaborate across HW, FW, PIC, and NPI teams. Ideal candidates have hands-on RF/optical test experience and strong programming skills in Python or C++.

The role supports a hybrid work model in the US. The team values robust data-driven validation, detailed reporting, and clear communication with