CareerPlan

Test Engineer Integrated Photonics (f/m/x) Fixed Term (2 Years)

Jena, DEFull-time2026-10-30 → 2026-11-14

Core

Test and characterize photonic components and systems to unlock business potential of photonic integrated circuits (PIC) and optimize device performance.

Role type

Test Engineer Integrated Photonics

Builds

Photonic integrated systems and optimized photonic devices

Domain

Photonics / Optoelectronics

Deliverable

physical/clinical work

Required skills

Optical testing, electrical testing, data analysis, root cause analysis, optical setup alignment, cleanroom protocols, CAD tools (Ansys, COMSOL, Synopsys), automated testing setups, data analysis software (MATLAB, Python, LabVIEW)

Preferred skills

Cleanroom protocols, photonic device fabrication, CAD tools for photonic design, optical fiber alignment systems

Technologies

OSAs, BERTs, OTDRs, optical power meters, interferometers, MATLAB, Python, LabVIEW, Ansys, COMSOL, Synopsys

Responsibilities

Conceptualize test setups and procedures, maintain and calibrate laboratory equipment, conduct optical and electrical testing of photonic devices, analyze optical signal performance, document testing procedures and results, support fabrication process development, troubleshoot issues with design and fabrication teams

Seniority

Mid-level, hands-on IC