Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, optical engineering, applied physics or related field
2+ years of hands-on experience in optics, photonics, lasers, or test
Knowledge of lasers, photodiodes, fiber optics, and signal integrity
Experience with optical test equipment like power meters and interferometers
1+ years of programming experience in C++, LabVIEW, or Python
Willingness to work extended hours and weekends as needed
Responsibilities
Collaborate with design, electrical, mechanical, and test teams to establish production test requirements
Design, build, and validate various optical test systems
Analyze data sets to spot performance trends
Assist with performance validation at wafer, die, and module levels
Identify drivers of performance and quality issues with teams and suppliers
Review manufacturability of designs and optimize test procedures
Benefits
Long-term incentives including company stock options and discretionary bonuses
Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental insurance with significant company coverage
Paid parental leave and flexible PTO with 3 weeks of vacation and 10 holidays
401(k) retirement plan access
Relocation assistance to Los Angeles
Full Job Description
OPTICAL TEST ENGINEER
Scaling advanced photonics demands test and measurement systems as sophisticated as the devices themselves. We are seeking an Optical Test Engineer to design, build, and validate the optical test infrastructure that ensures our products meet rigorous performance, yield, and reliability standards-from wafer-level characterization through integrated module validation. You will be the critical link between design intent and production reality, turning data into actionable insight across every stage of our manufacturing pipeline.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Partner with PIC design, electrical, mechanical and test teams to define requirements for production and develop test approaches for complex hardware
Design, build, and validate optical test systems including imaging, microscopy, polarimetry, profilometry, and interferometry
Compile and analyze data sets to identify trends in performance
Assist with validation activities, including performance characterization at the wafer-, die-, and integrated module level
Work with internal engineering teams and suppliers to identify drivers of performance, yield, reliability, and quality issues
Review designs for manufacturability; drive integration build flow, test operations, and execution readiness
QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, optical engineering, applied physics or an engineering discipline
2+ years of hands-on experience in optics, photonics, lasers, or test
Working knowledge of lasers, photodiodes, fiber optics, optical test/troubleshooting methods, and signal integrity fundamentals
Hands-on experience with optical test equipment (e.g., power meters, interferometers, spectrum analyzers)
1+ years of programming experience (e.g., C++, LabVIEW, and/or Python)
Willingness to work extended hours and weekends as needed
PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:
Master's degree or PhD in electrical engineering, optical engineering, applied physics or an engineering discipline
Experience in optical lab or production environments with strong attention to detail
Proficiency with optical design/analysis tools (e.g., Zemax)
Experience integrating and testing electrical and/or avionics systems
Experience with documentation practices and configuration management
Hands-on experience with electro-optic wafer- and die-level test systems
Hands-on familiarity with optical/RF test equipment (e.g., spectrum analyzers, VNAs, VSGs, high-speed oscilloscopes, BERTs)
Experience writing test plans and procedures, and delivering go/no-go decisions with clear rationale
CAD proficiency (NX preferred)
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:
Pay range: Optical Test Engineer: $120,000.00 - $160,000.00/per year
Title and base salary are determined on a case by case basis commensurate with experience and merit.
In addition to base salary, compensation for this role includes:
Eligibility for long-term incentives including company stock options and discretionary bonuses awarded for exceptional achievements.
Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental insurance with significant cost covered by the company for yourself and dependents.
Paid parental leave and flexible PTO (3 weeks accrued vacation and 10 company holidays per year).
