Optical Test Engineer

Lumilens

$100K — $130K *
Technical Services
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • BS or MS in Engineering, Physics, Optics, or related field
  • 8+ years of industry experience in optical or fiber component testing preferred
  • Experience with photonics, telecom, or high-speed networking systems is a plus
  • Hands-on experience with optical test instruments
  • Familiarity with test automation tools and communication interfaces

Responsibilities

  • Perform characterization and testing of fiber optic components and modules
  • Analyze test results to ensure compliance with specifications
  • Maintain accurate, detailed records of test procedures and outcomes
  • Generate comprehensive test reports for internal and external stakeholders
  • Support troubleshooting and root cause analysis of product issues
  • Design, plan, and conduct optical and fiber testing
  • Collaborate with engineering teams for NPI and manufacturing ramp

Benefits

  • Comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance
  • Professional development and certification opportunities
  • Access to cutting-edge optical/photonics test environments and tools
  • Collaborative, cross-functional team
  • Equal opportunity employer
Full Job Description
About the Role - Optical Product Test Engineer

As an Optical Product Test Engineer, you will play a critical role in validating and ensuring the quality of Lumilens' photonic components, modules, and systems. This role blends hands-on production testing with test development and reporting, supporting both new product introduction (NPI) and volume manufacturing.

You'll work closely with optical design, hardware, and manufacturing teams to perform calibration, characterization, and troubleshooting of next-generation photonics technologies that will power tomorrow's AI and HPC infrastructure.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities
  • Perform characterization and testing of fiber optic components and modules
  • Analyze test results to ensure compliance with performance specifications and quality standards
  • Maintain accurate, detailed records of test procedures and outcomes
  • Generate comprehensive test reports for internal and external stakeholders
  • Support troubleshooting and root cause analysis to resolve product issues
  • Design, plan, and conduct optical and fiber testing on components, devices, and systems
  • Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams to support NPI and manufacturing ramp


Education & Experience
  • BS or MS in Engineering, Physics, Optics, or a related technical field
  • 8+ years of industry experience in optical or fiber component testing preferred
  • Prior exposure to photonics, telecom, or high-speed networking systems is a plus


Skills
  • Hands-on experience with optical test instruments (e.g., optical spectrum analyzers, power meters, polarization controllers, bit-error-rate testers)
  • Familiarity with communication interfaces and test automation tools
  • Ability to write or adapt scripts for automation (Python, LabVIEW, Visual Basic; Shell scripting a plus)
  • Strong analytical skills to interpret complex test data and identify patterns or anomalies
  • Resourceful problem-solver with ability to apply knowledge creatively to test challenges
  • Capable of managing multiple test projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment
  • Strong communication and documentation skills; able to train and mentor peers when needed


What We Offer
  • Competitive salary commensurate with experience
  • Comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance
  • Professional development and certification opportunities
  • Access to cutting-edge optical/photonics test environments and tools
  • A collaborative, cross-functional team dedicated to solving some of the hardest challenges in photonics

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