Senior PIC Characterization Engineer - TFLN / High-Speed (f/m/d)
Core
Drive photonic and electrical characterization of thin-film lithium niobate (TFLN) photonic integrated circuits (PICs) in the GHz regime to validate production-ready hardware for AI computing systems.
Role type
Senior IC characterization engineer (photonic integrated circuits)
Builds
Validated, production-ready photonic integrated circuits and hybrid photodiode-PIC systems
Domain
Photonics / AI computing / High-speed electronics
Required skills
TFLN device physics, high-speed modulation/detection, RF signal integrity, photodiode characterization, hybrid integration, VNAs, high-speed oscilloscopes, optical spectrum analyzers, RF probes, tunable lasers, Python programming, optical alignment, optoelectronic system bring-up
Preferred skills
LabVIEW, MATLAB, mentoring junior engineers, cross-functional coordination
Technologies
Python, LabVIEW, MATLAB, VNAs, oscilloscopes, optical spectrum analyzers, RF probes, tunable lasers
Responsibilities
Design and execute high-speed characterization routines for TFLN PICs and photodiodes; define, design, build, and optimize optical and RF test setups; develop automation tools for measurement and data analysis; contribute to photodiode-PIC hybrid integration lifecycle; mentor junior engineers in device testing and data acquisition; coordinate external suppliers and research partners.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with mentorship responsibilities