PHOTONICS VALIDATION ENGINEERHigh-volume photonics manufacturing requires validation strategies that catch issues early and hold the line on quality as production ramps. We are seeking a Photonics Validation Engineer to define and lead test processes for our photonic integrated circuits across wafer, die, and module levels. You will own the validation lifecycle-developing automated test solutions, identifying performance and yield drivers, and partnering with design and supplier teams to ensure every component that ships meets the standards our technology demands.
RESPONSIBILITIES:- Work with PIC design, electrical, mechanical, and test teams to define test processes and coverage for Photonic Integrated Circuits (PICs) across wafer, die, and integrated module test levels
- Lead identification and mitigation of test risks specifically for PICs and lasers
- Contribute to optical components development and validation for next generation products
- Measure and characterize PIC optical and electrical building blocks
- Develop and automate test solutions for lab validation, quality screening, and manufacturing metrology
- Specify and develop test fixtures in collaboration with optical, electrical, and mechanical teams
- Specify and develop test software in collaboration with optical, electrical, test software, and firmware teams
- Work with internal engineering teams and suppliers to identify drivers of performance, yield, reliability, and quality issues
- Interface with suppliers to provide technical feedback and test requirements to develop reliable processes
QUALIFICATIONS:- Bachelor's or Master's in electrical engineering, computer engineering, optical engineering, or a related discipline
- 5+ years of hands-on industry experience in validation and high-volume test of PIC products
- Proven experience with optical interconnects and silicon photonics test and manufacturing workflows
- 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)
- 1+ years of programming experience (e.g., C++, LabVIEW, and/or Python)
- Willingness to work extended hours and weekends as needed
PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:- PhD in electrical engineering, computer engineering, optical engineering, or a related discipline
- Test automation software development experience (e.g., Python/PyVISA, MATLAB, or similar)
- Familiarity with DSP concepts (e.g., FFE, DFE, CTLE) and optical communications metrics (e.g., OSNR, receiver sensitivity, OMA, optical filtering)
- Experience defining supplier test requirements and driving supplier execution for production ramps
- Experience writing test plans and procedures, and delivering go/no-go decisions with clear rationale
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:Pay range:
Photonics Validation Engineer: $140,000.00 - $170,000.00/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).
- 401(k) retirement plan access.
- Relocation assistance to sunny Los Angeles.
