Test Engineer, Silicon Photonics

Broadcom

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Work type
On-site
Location
Breinigsville, PA
Salary
$109,700–$175,500 / yr
Employment
Full-time
Posted
2 days ago
Freshness
Confirmed live today
Closes
Apr 11, 2027

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Below market

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About Broadcom

Broadcom is a global semiconductor and infrastructure software company that designs and markets a wide range of networking, storage, and wireless connectivity solutions. Industry: Semiconductors & Infrastructure Software

Broadcom currently has 253 open roles on FindRole.

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TL;DR · Test Engineer, Silicon Photonics

The Test Engineer – Silicon Photonics will join a team focused on developing automated production test systems for next-generation silicon photonics products used in data center interconnects. The role involves co-developing hardware and software for product development and production testing, specifically creating optimized hardware configurations for compliance testing and defect detection. Day-to-day responsibilities include building test scripts, data acquisition modules, and GUI interfaces while assisting with product characterization, design validation, and production yield improvement. Candidates must possess proficiency in Python, C++, and C# for multi-threaded software and GUI development. The position requires expertise in optical device testing, firmware, motion control, and vision systems. Additional preferred skills include relational database interfaces like Oracle, statistical analysis techniques using JMP software, and general process control.

What does a Test Engineer earn?

Median $122800 from 30 postings across 10 companies.

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What you'll do

  • Co-develop automated product testing systems for next-generation silicon photonics products.
  • Develop optimized hardware configurations for compliance testing and defect detection.
  • Build test scripts, data acquisition modules, and GUI interfaces for high-efficiency testing.
  • Assist with product characterization, design validation, and production yield improvement activities.
  • Add new capabilities to existing platforms using a highly structured approach.
  • Execute software development using Python, C++, and C# for multi-threaded applications.

What we're looking for

  • Master’s degree in engineering or physics.
  • 6+ years of relevant industry experience.
  • Strong background in optical device testing.
  • Proficiency in coding in Python, C++, and C# including multi-threaded software and GUI development.
  • Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and technical troubleshooting skills.
  • Experience with firmware (microcoding preferred).
  • Experience with motion control and vision systems (preferred).
  • Experience in relational database interfaces such as Oracle (preferred).

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