CareerPlan

Photonic Mixed Signal Design Validation Engineer

US, CA, Santa ClaraFull-time$116k–$190k2026-08-17 → 2026-11-10

Core

Develop and debug co-packaged optics (CPO) products by creating validation test methods and characterizing optical, electro-optical, and RF performance of new chip builds.

Role type

Senior IC mixed-signal validation engineer (photonic)

Builds

Co-packaged optics (CPO) products and new chip builds

Domain

Semiconductors / Photonics / RF

Required skills

Mixed-signal build debugging, Optical component analysis, RF testing (die/module level), Analog circuit understanding, Python scripting, Data analysis (Matlab/JMP), Optical lab equipment operation

Preferred skills

High data rate optical transceiver testing, Control loop experience, Wafer probe test systems knowledge

Technologies

Python, Git, Matlab, JMP

Responsibilities

Develop validation test methods for new photonic builds, Characterize fundamental optical/electro-optical/RF performance, Validate and debug analog/photonic/electrical-optical/mixed-signal builds, Provide feedback on silicon performance and margins, Verify electrical-optical compliance to industry standards

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC