Sr. Photonic/Radio Frequency (RF) Test Engineer

OpenLight Photonics Inc.; Goleta, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ISOs (incentive stock options)

Insurance support

401k matching

Unlimited vacation

Spot bonuses

Job summary

OpenLight Photonics Inc. is seeking a test engineer to join the Goleta, CA team.

You will design, automate, and execute test solutions to validate Silicon Photonics devices and PICs at wafer, die, and package levels, focusing on high-speed modulators and S-parameter testing up to 100 GHz and eye diagrams up to 400 Gb/s. You will develop custom test hardware, automate tests with Python, analyze data, and collaborate with internal and external customers.

Qualifications

• Requires advanced degree in Electrical/Optical Engineering or Physics.
• Experience in photonic and high-speed RF testing.
• Programming experience, preferably in Python.

Responsibilities

• Develop custom test hardware and automated test software for wafer and die testing on proprietary test stations.
• Design and implement custom test solutions for 100-400 Gb/s optical eye testing at die and wafer levels and perform DVT testing on 1.6T and 3.2T transceivers using industry-standard equipment.
• Match experimental data to modulator equivalent circuit models.
• Measure laser RIN using different methods and compare performance.
• Write and debug test automation scripts in Python, implement analysis equations, and run tests on designated test stations.
• Perform data analysis in JMP or Python and communicate test plans, results, and project status to internal and external customers.
• Supervise facilities technician and equipment contractors for ongoing equipment maintenance.

Skills

Data analysis

Test automation

Analytical thinking

Independent work

Education

Master's or PhD in Electrical/Optical Engineering or Physics

Tools

Python

Job description

The Role

As a member of OpenLight’s test engineering team based in Goleta, CA, you will work closely with a team of experienced engineers in designing, implementing, automating and executing test solutions to validate the functionality of Silicon Photonics devices and Photonic Integrated Circuits (PIC) at the wafer, die, and package levels. The testing focus is high-speed electro-optic modulator testing of S parameters up to 100 GHz and eye diagrams with data rates up to 400 Gb/s. If you have a strong background in optical and electrical device testing with experience in test automation, this role may be an excellent fit for you!

OpenLight Photonics is an innovative start-up at the forefront of photonic integration, commercializing our cutting-edge heterogeneously integrated silicon photonics platform. OpenLight has a PDK that supports customers designing Photonic ASICs (PASICs) for applications in communications, LIDAR, quantum computing, sensing, and more. OpenLight has over 400 patents covering the integration of many different active and passive components, such as tunable lasers, DFBs, SOAs, modulators, switches, filters, and detectors, onto a single, silicon photonics chip. Join us in an exciting start-up environment with ample opportunities for growth and professional development.

What You Will Do

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

Your Background Includes

• Advanced degree in Electrical/Optical Engineering or Physics
• 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 with the ability to work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment
• Initiative and ability to work independently
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for technical documentation and reporting.

About OpenLight

OpenLight Photonics is an innovative start-up at the forefront of photonic integration, commercializing our cutting-edge heterogeneously integrated silicon photonics platform. OpenLight has a PDK that supports customers designing Photonic ASICs (PASICs) for applications in communications, LIDAR, quantum computing, sensing, and more. OpenLight has over 300 patents covering the integration of many different active and passive components, such as tunable lasers, DFBs, SOAs, modulators, switches, filters, and detectors, onto a single, silicon photonics chip. Join us in an exciting start-up environment with ample opportunities for growth and professional development.

We continue with a hybrid schedule, with a standard of three days/week in office; you select the days you're in, based on what's best for your work priorities.

OpenLight's salary for technical roles is dependent on the skills and experience of the individual, their primary work location, and other parameters; annual salary will generally be somewhere between $130,000-$230,000. In addition to cash compensation, OpenLight offers incentive stock options (ISOs), generous insurance support, 401k matching, unlimited vacation, spot bonuses, and a positive work environment. If you are excited about solving challenging problems, advancing cutting-edge technology, and working with a highly collaborative team, we would love to hear from you.