CareerPlan

Design & Optical Test Engineer

USAFull-time$82k–$99k2026-10-18 → 2026-11-10
On-siteCitizens onlySecurity clearance required

Core

Design, build, test, and analyze optical, optoelectronic, and photonic experiments for quantum communications systems and platforms.

Role type

Senior IC Design & Optical Test Engineer

Builds

Next-generation quantum photonic and electronic devices and deployable optical payloads

Domain

Quantum communications, photonics, optoelectronics

Required skills

Free-space optics, fiber optics, mechanical CAD, RF test equipment (spectrum analyzers, power meters, oscilloscopes), microfabrication, semiconductor device fabrication, experimental design, data analysis

Preferred skills

Experience with computer-controlled experiments, knowledge of scientific laboratory techniques

Technologies

Mechanical CAD, RF test equipment, optical testing lab equipment

Responsibilities

Design, model, set up, and test free-space and fiber-optic experiments; design and fabricate advanced semiconductor devices; conduct measurements and analyze data; troubleshoot complex systems with mechanical and electrical teams; present findings to scientists

Seniority

Mid-level to Senior, hands-on IC