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System Test Engineer

Oxford, United Kingdom💼 Full-time🗓 2026-09-07 → 2026-09-27

Core

Define, build, and operate system test capabilities for photonic switching technology to validate switching hardware for AI networks.

Role type

Senior System Test Engineer (Photonic Switching)

Builds

System-level test strategies, automated measurement setups, and data capture pipelines for photonic switching platforms.

Domain

Deep tech / Photonic switching / AI infrastructure hardware

Required skills

Lab environment operation, optical/electronic measurement setup design, test automation, Python (NumPy), VISA/SCPI protocols, test strategy design, risk anticipation, cross-functional collaboration

Preferred skills

Scaling system test infrastructure for high-performance communication hardware, automated analysis pipeline development, team leadership/mentoring, reliability/environmental testing knowledge, commercial mindset

Technologies

Python, NumPy, VISA, SCPI

Responsibilities

Design and implement system-level test strategies; build and maintain complex optical and electronic measurement setups; automate test sequences and data capture pipelines; create plans and prioritization frameworks; optimize existing test processes; collaborate with Photonics, Electronics, Firmware, and Product teams.

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with potential for function leadership

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