BS in Photonics, Physics, Electrical Engineering, or a related field
Understanding of semiconductor laser function and physics
Experience in setting up lab equipment for testing photonic devices
Ability to design test fixtures and probes
Proficiency in Python for data collection and analysis
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Effective communication of complex technical concepts to diverse audiences
Responsibilities
Collaborate with architecture, design, and product engineering teams to assess component capabilities
Identify critical performance metrics and conduct feasibility studies for laser source optimization
Develop and implement test protocols for evaluating engineering approaches
Maintain testing equipment and enhance test efficiency processes
Analyze test data, document results, and provide feedback to the development team
Communicate data and analyses effectively
Benefits
On-site work environment in San Jose, CA
Opportunity to work on cutting-edge laser technology
Collaboration with a diverse team of experts
Engagement in product development from concept to validation
Potential for career advancement in a growing field
Full Job Description
Staff Engineer, Laser Validation
Location: San Jose, CA (On-site)
Laser validation engineer role is a part of product development team and is focused on engineering and design validation tests of critical components implemented in multiwavelength source for optical IO. Candidates will set up the validation capabilities, carry out validation tests, and provide data sets and analysis needed for semiconductor laser design and optimization. Your feedback will be provided to the internal team as well as external suppliers.
Responsibilities
Work closely with architecture, design, product engineering, and external vendors to verify and understand expected component capabilities and testing needs.
Close the 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.
Minimum Qualifications
BS in Photonics, Physics, Electrical Engineering, or a related field
Understanding of semiconductor laser function and physics.
Experience in setting up and bringing up of lab equipment and experimental setups for testing photonic devices.
Ability 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.
Ability to convey complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders with clear communication.
Preferred Qualifications
Masters or PhD in Photonics, Physics, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
Laser Test HW/fixture design and development experience.
Experience in die-level, chip-on carrier characterization of semiconductor diode lasers , LEDs, SOAs, including LIV, measurements of the optical spectrum, RIN , optical noise spectrum, linewidth and thermal dependences.
Experience testing packaged laser modules and/or transceivers for datacom applications, analysis of optical noise and effects of laser drivers on device performance.
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 in process transfer from small volume / NPI to mass production.
Salary Range: $160,000 to $187,000
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