Ayar Labs-posted 9 days ago
$180,000 - $230,000/Yr
Full-time • Principal
Onsite • San Jose, CA
101-250 employees

We are seeking a System validation expert to spearhead the validation efforts that ensure our groundbreaking products meet and exceed both component and system-level requirements. This pivotal role will drive the transition of our technology from initial release to customer deployment, guaranteeing a seamless and high-performance experience for our clients. If you are a seasoned validation expert who thrives on solving complex technical problems and is passionate about delivering high-quality products, we invite you to apply and join our team of innovators. Ayar Labs is pushing the boundaries of optical interconnect technology with our revolutionary multi-wavelength sources and CMOS chiplets.

  • Lead Validation Strategy: Define and implement comprehensive validation methodologies that guarantee our products meet both component and system-level product requirements. This includes developing test plans, defining success criteria, and selecting appropriate test equipment and methodologies.
  • Drive Product Bring-up: Collaborate with Design Engineering to bring up cutting-edge silicon photonic and laser products, troubleshooting and resolving any technical issues that arise.
  • Validate Component and System Performance: Perform rigorous design validation on new chips and products through electrical and optical characterization of VLSI integrated circuits and optoelectronic systems.
  • Drive Continuous Improvement: Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams to identify and implement product improvements through Automatic Test Equipment (ATE), bench characterization, and other techniques.
  • Lead New Product Introduction (NPI): Collaborate with Design, Package, and Reliability Engineering to ensure a smooth and successful transition of products from development to mass production.
  • Deliver Customer-Ready Documentation: Author and maintain comprehensive customer-facing validation reports and documentation that clearly communicate product performance and reliability.
  • Make Critical Decisions: Drive decisions around design trade-offs and specification adjustments, balancing performance, manufacturability, and time-to-market to ensure products are ready for customer deployment.
  • Develop Test Software and Infrastructure: Create and maintain software scripts and test hardware stations required for efficient and comprehensive validation.
  • Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent
  • 10+ years of experience with component and system test equipment (BERT, DCA, OSA, etc.) and standard signal quality metrics (TDECQ, SRS, URS).
  • 5+ years of experience in programming languages (Python, etc.) for test automation and data analysis.
  • Deep understanding of communication protocols and standards (Ethernet, PCIe, etc.).
  • Proven ability to analyze complex technical problems, identify root causes, and develop effective solutions.
  • Understanding of data analysis, process control, and statistical methods.
  • Experience with SoC validation planning, bring-up, debugging, and optimization.
  • Experience with high-speed SerDes and their characterization and optimization.
  • Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
  • 5+ years of hands-on experience in semiconductor laser & photonic device validation.
  • Working knowledge of optical transceiver packaging and integration challenges.
  • Strong project management and communication skills.
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