Photonic Systems & Applications Engineer

OpenLight Photonics•Santa Clara, CA

About The Position

We are seeking a highly motivated Photonic Systems and Applications Engineer to join our dynamic team. This role involves hands on lab-based testing and analysis of photonic components, integrated circuits (PICs), and systems. To be qualified, you should possess a strong background in optical, electrical, and high-speed testing. You'll work closely with our ecosystem partners and customers to ensure compatibility and suitability of the platform for applications in communications, lidar, quantum computing, sensing, and more.

Requirements

Strong analytical skills, excellent communication abilities, and a collaborative mindset.
Hands-on experience with optical and high-speed test equipment.
Strong Python (or similar) programming ability.
Familiarity with firmware architectures and debug.
Ability to read a schematic.
Ability to debug.
General familiarity with printed circuit boards (PCBs).
Experience in design and test of photonic modules such as transceivers or Lidar modules.
Strong communication skills to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams, partners, and customers.
Ability to work in a fast-paced startup environment and adapt to evolving priorities.
Self-starting and independent but able to collaborate with teams inside and outside the company.
Advanced degree in Electrical Engineering, Photonics, or related field: Masters or PhD in a relevant discipline is preferred.
Relevant experience in photonic and high-speed testing and analysis is required.

Responsibilities

Characterization of photonic components and PICs fabricated on OpenLight's integrated photonic platform.
Work with PCBs and substrates that integrate OpenLight PICs with control and high-speed electronics like power supplies, DACs, ADCs, microcontrollers, high speed drivers, TIAs, and DSPs.
Build and develop test stations including equipment procurement, test station automation, and test code development.
Debug and enhance existing firmware.
Perform optical testing on photonic systems, characterizing integrated lasers, modulators, amplifiers, and other optical components.
Characterize high speed photonic systems for bandwidth, large signal eye-diagram performance, and BER.
Build and support technology demonstrations on-site and at conferences, communicating clearly and effectively with customers.
Analyze data, summarize findings, and clearly communicate conclusions.
Engage with team members and customers, including generating customer-facing documentation.
Address customer inquiries and provide detailed and clear documentation of test results and conclusions.
Support customer system integration of OpenLight PICs by answering technical questions and supplying supporting documentation.