Staff Photonics Test & Validation Engineer (Bay Area)
Location
Mountain View, CA | United States
Job description
Staff Photonics Test and Validation Engineer
Lightmatter is a photonic computer company redefining what computers and human beings are capable of by building the engines that will power discoveries and drive progress in a sustainable way. With modern human progress relying heavily on computers, the world has hit a dead end with traditional transistors, and the prospect of constantly building data centers is an environmental nightmare. Lightmatter has created a solution in photonic computing: using photons instead of electrons to take advantage of their higher bandwidth. We build chips for artificial intelligence computing. Our architecture leverages the unique properties of light to enable fast and efficient inference and training engines.
In this role as a part of the product engineering team you will be focused on High Volume Manufacturing (HVM) testing, developing novel wafer and package level HVM testing strategies of Lightmatter’s Silicon Photonics products. You will also help in setting up validation capabilities and carrying out validation tests. You will be expected to support customer deployment and related technical issues.
Responsibilities
- Work closely with architecture, design, product engineering, and customers to understand the test needs.
- Create test plan documentation, feasibility analysis, and provide feedback early on during the design phase.
- Define, develop, and setup of wafer and package tests for Lightmatter silicon photonics products.
- Developing automation for software platforms to execute the tests and extract parametric data.
- Setup and operate a range of optical equipment such as lasers, DCA, BERT, OBR/OVA, and switches for HVM testing.
- Work closely with Operations on wafer sort/package test timelines.
- Engage with silicon and platform validation teams and bridge any gaps between the test and validation teams.
- Help enable reliability teams for pre and post stress test needs
- Keep up to date with the latest developments in Silicon Photonics technology and testability
Requirements
- MS or PhD in Photonics, Physics, Electrical Engineering or a related field
- 6+ years of proven experience in silicon photonics test development preferably on a high volume transceiver product.
- Hands on lab experience in Optoelectronics link testing of photonics chips or components/devices
- Experience working with test equipment including lasers, VNA, switches, spectrum analyzers, high speed oscilloscopes (DCA), BERT, source-meter units, and/or OBR etc.
- Proficiency in programming languages such as Python and LabVIEW for test automation
- 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 strong communication
Preferred qualifications
- Ph.D in photonics or related field
- Experience working in HVM environment from NPI to Mass Production
- System level validation experience of silicon photonics products
Benefits
- Comprehensive Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
- 401k matching
- Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
- Generous Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
- Paid Family Leave
- Short Term & Long Term Disability
- Training & Development
- Flexible, hybrid workplace model
- Stock Option Plan
We offer competitive compensation. The base salary range for this role, inclusive of all US locations, is $202,000-$234,000. Your base salary will be determined based on location, experience, educational background, and market data.
Lightmatter recruits, employs, trains, compensates, and promotes regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, veteran status, and other protected status as required by applicable law.
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