Silicon Photonics Test Development Engineer (2027 New College Graduate)
Core
Develop and improve automated optical and electrical test solutions to characterize silicon photonic integrated circuits (PICs) for high-speed data center and high-performance computing applications.
Role type
Test Development Engineer (New College Graduate)
Builds
Automated test solutions and characterization data for photonic integrated circuits
Domain
Semiconductors / Silicon Photonics / Data Center
Required skills
Python, C/C++, Linux, optical characterization, electrical characterization, vector network analyzers, statistical analysis, data acquisition, device testing
Preferred skills
AI tools, project management, R, Perl, silicon photonics knowledge, laboratory experience
Technologies
Python, C/C++, Linux, vector network analyzers, optical power meters, tunable lasers, oscilloscopes, optical spectrum analyzers, probe stations
Responsibilities
Develop and execute optical and electrical test plans; Perform device and circuit characterization; Own and improve high-speed test methods; Analyze large characterization datasets using AI and statistical methods
Seniority
Junior, entry-level IC