PIC Characterization Engineer
Core
Lead characterization and validation of advanced integrated photonic systems for next-generation optical interconnects.
Role type
Senior IC photonic characterization engineer
Builds
Next-generation optical interconnects and photonic sub-assemblies
Domain
Quantum computing / Silicon photonics
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Optical and electro-photonic characterization, Test automation (Python), Data analysis, Debugging and failure analysis, Calibration methods, Thermal tuning, Cross-functional collaboration
Preferred skills
Experience with active photonic devices (switches, modulators, heaters, monitor photodiodes), Correlating silicon results with simulations
Technologies
Tunable lasers, OSAs, power meters, scopes, probe stations, Python
Responsibilities
Perform optical and electro-photonic characterization of PICs and photonic sub-assemblies, Develop automated test frameworks for validation, calibration, and data collection, Characterize active photonic devices including switches, modulators, heaters, and monitor photodiodes, Analyze metrics including insertion loss, crosstalk, switching speed, bandwidth, and power consumption, Work with photonic designers to correlate silicon results with simulations and improve designs, Support hardware bring-up, debugging, and failure analysis
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC