Senior Photonics Systems & Characterization Engineer

Analog Devices•Wilmington, MA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Analog Devices is building new capabilities in integrated photonics, optical communications, co-packaged optics (CPO), near-packaged optics (NPO), and advanced optical control systems. We are investing in both internal laboratory capability and external collaborations with leading universities, foundries, and research institutions. Our Wilmington photonics lab is now operational and supporting multiple demonstrator programs spanning silicon photonics, microring modulators, and next-generation optical interconnect technologies. We are looking for a hands-on engineer who enjoys building systems, solving difficult measurement challenges, and working at the intersection of photonics, electronics, packaging, and control.

Requirements

PhD in: Photonics, Optics, Electrical Engineering, Applied Physics, Related technical discipline
Hands-on experience with optical characterization.
Strong understanding of integrated photonics.
Experience with optical communication systems.
Proficiency in Python for automation and data analysis.
Demonstrated ability to independently bring up laboratory hardware and measurement systems.

Nice To Haves

Silicon photonics experience.
Microring resonator characterization.
TFLN device experience.
High-speed optical communications.
PIC packaging and fiber alignment experience.
Co-packaged optics (CPO) or datacenter optical interconnect experience.
Experience working with photonic foundries and academic collaborators.

Responsibilities

Lead characterization of photonic demonstrator platforms.
Develop and execute optical, electrical, thermal, and system-level test plans.
Perform measurements including: Optical spectrum analysis, High-speed modulation testing, BER characterization, Thermal tuning and resonance characterization, Optoelectronic Control-loop validation, Eye diagram and signal integrity analysis, Die and wafer level measurements.
Correlate laboratory results to system-level optical interconnect requirements.
Own day-to-day operation of the Wilmington photonics laboratory.
Specify, commission, maintain, and calibrate laboratory equipment.
Develop laboratory procedures and characterization methodologies.
Support future lab capability expansion and equipment procurement.
Develop Python-based automation frameworks.
Create repeatable characterization workflows.
Analyze large measurement datasets.
Generate technical reports and engineering recommendations.
Work closely with: Photonic IC designers, High-speed electronics teams, Packaging engineers, University collaborators, Foundry and OSAT partners.