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Photonics Characterisation Engineer

Oxford, United Kingdom💼 Full-time🗓 2026-09-08 → 2026-09-30

Core

Design and execute experiments to characterize advanced integrated photonic devices, operating optical test equipment and analyzing measurement data to support design, manufacturing, and system testing teams.

Role type

Hands-on IC photonics characterization engineer

Builds

Experimental data and test methodologies for integrated photonic devices

Domain

Photonics / Optical Engineering / Semiconductor Manufacturing

Required skills

Optics and photonics fundamentals, experimental design and execution, Python data analysis, scientific computing (NumPy, SciPy, pandas), fault-finding and troubleshooting, data quality validation, technical reporting

Preferred skills

Wafer-level testing and probe station experience, automated experimental setups, optical alignment and calibration, photonic integrated circuit fabrication knowledge, Agile project management

Technologies

Python, NumPy, SciPy, pandas, Probe stations, Optical test equipment

Responsibilities

Design and execute experiments for integrated photonic devices, operate optical laboratory equipment, analyze experimental data using Python, develop automation scripts for data collection, troubleshoot measurement issues, produce technical reports and summaries, collaborate with design and manufacturing teams

Seniority

Mid-level, hands-on IC

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