Photonic Test Engineer

Develop and implement high-throughput test plans to characterize active and passive large-scale on-chip silicon photonic circuits.

Plan for new measurement concepts and architectures to validate and improve device performance

Design and optimise measurement sequences to reduce cycle time and maximise test throughput

Develop and document test and measurement processes and procedures, including developing standard operating procedures

Define test stations that integrate optical and electrical subsystems in collaboration with Device Engineering

Define automation requirements to improve test station productivity and repeatability, driving continuous improvement and efficiency across our systems and processes.

Communicate across an interdisciplinary team with varying levels of photonic expertise to translate complex problems to actionable tasks

Define and align acceptance criteria for test stations and methods to be adopted in the test and assembly flow, in collaboration with the Test and Device Engineering teams.

Execute tests, generate scripts to analyze results, and troubleshoot and diagnose issues to meet chip measurement goals.

Characterize test station performance and repeatability

PhD or Master’s degree in physics, applied physics, materials science, electrical engineering, or other relevant discipline

3+ years of hands-on experience with photonic or quantum devices

Knowledge of and hands-on-experience with integrated photonics and optics

Experience developing automated test and data acquisition scripts (e.g., Python)

Ability to translate research-style experiments into scalable, repeatable engineering processes

Experience developing automated test, data acquisition, and analysis scripts (e.g. Python).

Excellent teamwork, interpersonal and written communication skills.

Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.

Attention to detail.

An exceptional candidate will bring:

Hands-on experience with wafer scale measurements

Experience translating research-style systems to standard, productionised processes

Experience analysing large data sets and drawing conclusions on device yield and quality

Broad experimental capability across optics and electronics

Strong understanding of electronics and electromagnetic compatibility

Work closely with some of the brightest innovators in quantum technologies to drive breakthroughs that redefine computing

Enjoy a fast-paced and fun environment where you can try new things while solving innovative challenges every day

Inclusive company culture that values collaboration

Regular social events and fun activities keep our global team connected

Competitive compensation package including base salary, stock options, and relocation assistance for global talent

Comprehensive benefits including extended health, dental, life, long term disability, an employee assistance program, parental leave top-ups, and a flexible spending account

The description above is what we think an ideal candidate would look like for this role. At Photonic, we understand that everyone has a different work and life journey. If you feel your experience is close to what we've described, but you might not meet all the requirements, please still apply! All roles listed are for current vacancies. While artificial intelligence (AI) tools may be used to assist in reviewing applicant profiles, they do not determine candidate outcomes. Our hiring decisions are made by people, not algorithms. We are committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving a culture of equity, diversity, and inclusion. We embrace and encourage our employees’ differences, knowing that these very differences inspire innovation and build better teams. If there are any accommodations our team can make throughout our hiring process, please let us know.