Photonic Design Verification Test Engineer

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Work type
On-site
Location
Holmdel, NJ
Salary
$154,900–$225,300 / yr
Employment
Full-time
Posted
3 days ago
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TL;DR · Photonic Design Verification Test Engineer

Photonic Design Verification Test Engineer - Acacia (Onsite) is a role within the Device Verification Test group focused on developing high-yielding, high-throughput processes for optoelectronic components and modules. The engineer will design and run automated testing of PIC devices, develop test algorithms and calibration procedures, and execute design verification test plans while providing failure analysis and troubleshooting support. This position involves collaborating with RF, silicon photonics, DSP, and module design teams to debug and bring up new products. Key technical requirements include experience with fiber optics components, test and measurement equipment, and high bandwidth RF or EO/OE testing. Preferred skills include Python for software and test automation, DAC/ADC operations, C++, Matlab programming, VPI modeling, JMP data analysis, and expertise in PAM4 and coherent optical communications to solve complex problems in the field of client optics.

What you'll do

  • Design and run automated testing for PIC devices to improve production yields.
  • Develop test algorithms and calibration procedures for optoelectronic components.
  • Define and execute comprehensive design verification test plans.
  • Debug and bring up new PICs and modules in collaboration with cross-functional teams.
  • Create and maintain detailed design verification documentation.
  • Perform failure analysis and troubleshooting at the PIC level.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor's degree plus 7 years of experience, Master's plus 4 years, or PhD plus 1 year of related experience.
  • Experience working in a lab environment.
  • Experience with basic fiber optics components and test and measurement equipment.
  • Experience with high bandwidth RF, EO/OE testing (preferred).
  • Experience with client optics DSP, SerDes, and its testing (preferred).
  • Experience with software and test automation, especially based on Python (preferred).
  • Experience with DAC/ADC operations and controls (preferred).
  • Experience in optical communications, including PAM4 and coherent optical communications (preferred).
  • Experience with JMP or similar data analysis software (preferred).
  • C++, Matlab programming, and VPI modelling experience (preferred).

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