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Location

Sunnyvale, CA | United States

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Job description

Job Title: Optical System Test Engineer
Job Location: New York, NY or San Francisco, CA - open to hybrid
Compensation: $150K - $180K base Depending on experience plus significant equity!
Requirements: Optical Testing, Optical Fiber Communication Testing, BERT, TDECQ, Optical System Validation

Our company is using photonics to realize scalable, high-bandwidth, energy-sustainable, and cost-effective solutions that enable the next generation of AI, ML, and simulation hardware.

We are looking for a highly skilled Optical System and Packaged Chip Test Engineer with expertise in optical fiber communication to lead the testing and validation of key components in our optical communication systems. The successful candidate will be instrumental in ensuring our products meet the highest standards of quality, performance, and reliability. This role presents an exciting opportunity for individuals passionate about optics, high-speed optical fiber communication, and who have experience in testing laser, modulators, photodetectors, performing BER and TDECQ analysis, and statistical data analysis.

Top Reasons to Work with Us

1) Competitive Compensation ($150K - $200K base Depending on Experience)
2) Comprehensive Benefits package including significant equity!
3) The chance to join a small silicon photonics start-up tackling challenging problems with huge upside potential!

What You Will Be Doing

- Design and implement test plans, methodologies, and protocols for laser diodes, optical modulators, photodetectors (PDs), and high-speed passive optical components.
- Conduct comprehensive testing and validation of optical components to assess their performance and reliability in optical communication systems.
- Perform high-speed optical characterization and testing of lasers, modulators, PDs, and passive components to ensure adherence to industry standards.
- Analyze and optimize optical components and systems to meet performance specifications, including spectral characteristics, linearity, bandwidth, and noise characteristics.
- Develop and implement test automation solutions using Python to enhance efficiency and accuracy in the testing process.
- Conduct Eye Diagram measurements to evaluate signal quality and performance.
- Perform Bit Error Rate (BER) and TDECQ analysis to evaluate the quality of optical communication systems.
- Utilize statistical data analysis techniques to derive insights and make data-driven decisions.
- Generate clear and comprehensive test reports and documentation.
- Utilize data analysis and statistical data visualization techniques to derive insights from high-speed measurement data.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to provide technical expertise and contribute to product development and improvement.

What You Need for this Position

Master's degree (PhD preferred) in Optical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field with minimum of 3+ years of industry experience in the following:

- Optical fiber communication testing, optical module system verification, and validation.
- Optical test equipment, such as optical spectrum analyzers, optical power meters, and interferometers.
- Strong knowledge of optical components and systems, including lasers, optical amplifiers, and photodetectors.
- Bit Error Rate Testing (BERT) and TDECQ analysis of optical communication systems
- Familiarity with optical simulation and modeling tools.

So, if you are a Optical System Test Engineer with Silicon Photonics experience, please apply today! or send an updated copy of your resume to [email protected] for immediate consideration!

Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S.

Preferred Skills

Optical Fiber Communication Testing

Optical Module System Verification

Optical Test equipment

Optical components

Lasers

optical amplifiers

Photodetectors

Optical System Validation

Bit Error Rate Test (BERT)

TDECQ

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Salary

$150k - $180k