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Optical Test Engineer

San Jose💼 Full-time🗓 2026-03-22 → 2026-09-25

Core

Validate and ensure quality of photonic components, modules, and systems through hands-on production testing, test development, and reporting for AI and HPC infrastructure.

Role type

Optical Product Test Engineer (IC)

Builds

Photonic components, modules, and systems for AI supercomputing and high-performance computing

Domain

Photonics / Optical Interconnects / AI Infrastructure

Deliverable

production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work

Required skills

Optical test instrumentation, test automation scripting, root cause analysis, test data interpretation, project management, technical documentation

Preferred skills

Photonics/telecom/HPC systems exposure, Python/LabVIEW/Shell scripting, mentoring peers

Technologies

Optical spectrum analyzers, power meters, polarization controllers, bit-error-rate testers, Python, LabVIEW, Visual Basic, Shell

Responsibilities

Perform characterization and testing of fiber optic components and modules; Analyze test results to ensure compliance with performance specifications; Maintain accurate records of test procedures and outcomes; Generate comprehensive test reports; Support troubleshooting and root cause analysis; Design, plan, and conduct optical and fiber testing; Collaborate with cross-functional teams for NPI and manufacturing ramp

Seniority

Mid-Senior, hands-on IC

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