Sr. Engineer, Laser Module Validation

Ayar Labs; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 192,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is seeking a Senior Engineer for Laser Module Validation to join their dynamic team. In this pivotal role, you will engage in the engineering and design validation of cutting-edge optical components, focusing on performance optimization and data analysis. Collaborate with talented professionals to develop and implement test protocols, ensuring the highest standards of quality and efficiency. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to groundbreaking advancements in optical I/O technology, working alongside industry leaders to revolutionize computing. If you are passionate about photonics and eager to make a significant impact, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in laser characterization including LIV measurements.
• Proficiency in programming languages such as Python for data analysis.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement test protocols for laser module validation.
• Analyze test data and provide feedback to the development team.

Skills

Photonics

Electrical Engineering

Data Analysis

Python Programming

Analytical Skills

Education

Master’s degree in Photonics

PhD in Photonics

Tools

Test Equipment

Benchtop Lasers

VNA

OSA

High-Speed Oscilloscopes

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Location: San Jose

The Laser Module Validation Engineer will be a part of our product development team and is focused on engineering and design validation tests of a multiwavelength source for optical IO and its subcomponents. This engineer will set up validation capabilities, carry out validation tests, and provide the data sets and analysis needed for laser module design and optimization. Your feedback will be provided to the internal team as well as external suppliers and customers.

Essential Responsibilities

• Work closely with architecture, design, product engineering to verify and understand expected capabilities and testing needs
• Pull together design feedback and identify critical performance metrics with product development
• Perform feasibility studies to optimize laser source performance
• Develop and implement test protocols to evaluate and compare different engineering approaches
• Maintain testing equipment and develop processes to improve test efficiency
• Analyze test data, document results, and provide feedback to the development team
• Document and communicate data, and analyses
  
  

Basic Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Photonics, Physics, Electrical Engineering, or a related field
• 2+ years of experience in module level, die-level or chip on carrier characterization of lasers , LEDs, SOA, including LIV, measurements of the optical spectrum, thermal dependence
• Knowledge of semiconductor laser function and physics
• 2+ years of industry experience in module level, die-level or chip on carrier characterization of lasers , LEDs, SOA, including LIV, measurements of the optical spectrum, thermal dependence
• Experience in setting up and bringing up of lab equipment and experimental setups for testing photonic devices
• Able to conceptually design test fixtures and test probes
• Proficiency in programming languages such as Python for data collection, test automation and data analysis
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills to identify and solve issues during the testing process
• Able to convey complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders with clear communication
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• PhD in Photonics, Physics, Electrical Engineering, or a related field
• Laser Test HW/fixture design and development experience
• Experience testing packaged laser modules and/or transceivers for datacom applications
• Experience working with test equipment including benchtop lasers, VNA, switches, OSA, ESA, BERT, optical and electrical spectrum analyzers, high speed oscilloscopes (DCA), source-meter units, reference transmitters, and receivers
• Experience with noise characterization and laser line width measurements.
• Experience in process transfer from small volume / NPI to mass production
  
  

Salary Range $140,000 - $192,000

Note To Recruiters

Principals only. We are not accepting resumes from recruiters for this position. Remuneration for recruiting activities is only applicable subject to a signed and executed agreement between the parties. Please don’t send candidates to Ayar Labs, and do not contact our managers.

About Ayar Labs

At Ayar Labs we’re about to revolutionize computing by moving data with light. We’re unleashing processing power for artificial intelligence, high performance computing, cloud and telecommunications by removing the bottlenecks created by today’s electrical I/O -- making it possible to continue scaling computing system performance. Ayar Labs is the first to deliver an optical I/O solution that combines in-package optical I/O chiplets and multi-wavelength remote light sources to replace traditional electrical I/O. This silicon photonics-based I/O solution enables chips to communicate with each other from millimeters to kilometers, to deliver orders of magnitude improvements in latency, bandwidth density, and power consumption.

With our strong collaborations with industry leaders and government, our deep ties to MIT and UC Berkeley, and our commitment to hiring the best engineers in photonics and electronics, joining our team gives you the opportunity to collaborate with renowned experts on challenging, paradigm-shifting work.

We are passionate about delivering in-package optical I/O at scale, leveraging the strength of our patent portfolio and our team of leading interdisciplinary experts. We believe that deep cross-collaboration between teams facilitated by honest, open debate is the best way to drive innovation and achieve big wins. Join our team and experience the possibilities.

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Ayar Labs is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and is strongly committed to all policies which will afford equal opportunity employment to all qualified persons without regard to age, national origin, race, ethnicity, creed, gender, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Veterans are more than welcome and encouraged to apply.

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