Photonic Product Validation & Characterization Engineer

Role Overview

Key Responsibilities

• Execute EVT/DVT characterization strategy, test coverage, acceptance criteria, analysis, conclusions, and reporting.
• Extract performance parameters including bandwidth, RIN, extinction ratio, optical power, wavelength, spectrum, and modulation performance.
• Interpret electrical and optical results using device physics to identify trends, anomalies, and root causes.
• Develop characterization methods, test setups, fixtures, calibration, de-embedding, and measurement procedures.
• Ensure data integrity, repeatability, and correlation across test setups.
• Deliver validation reports with conclusions and recommendations for internal and external stakeholders.
• Build Python data-processing, visualization, and analysis tools.
• Partner with design, test, reliability, and product teams on methods and device-level troubleshooting.

Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical Engineering, Physics, Photonics, or a related field; a PhD is welcome.
• 5+ years of photonic or semiconductor device characterization and validation experience.
• Strong InP device physics knowledge covering lasers/EMLs, modulators, and photodetectors.
• Familiarity with high-speed modulation and PAM4 testing is required.
• Hands-on experience with high-speed InP photonic device characterization and Python-based data analysis.
• BERT, VNA/LCA, OSA, and related high-speed optical/RF equipment familiarity is strongly preferred.

Soft Skills

• High attention to detail and strong analytical skills.
• Strong cross-functional communication, interpersonal, teamwork, and organizational skills.

Why Join Inpho?

• Competitive salary, health benefits, equity packages, flexible work environment, and career growth opportunities.

Compensation

• Expected compensation is CAD$100,000 to CAD$150,000 annually.
• Final compensation depends on skills, level, experience, qualifications, and fit.

Workplace

• Work location is in person.