meshopticaltechnologies

Optical Test Engineer

Gardena, CA

Sponsorship not specified$120k-$160kDetected 35 days ago

PythonC++AvionicsElectrical EngineeringHardware DesignLabVIEWMicroscopyFiber Optics

About the role

Mesh Optical Technologies was founded on the belief that optical photons will be at the center of advanced technologies in the coming century. Making advanced technology ubiquitous means building at scale, and that's exactly what we're doing at Mesh.
Scaling advanced photonics demands test and measurement systems as sophisticated as the devices themselves. We are seeking an Optical Test Engineer to design, build, and validate the optical test infrastructure that ensures our products meet rigorous performance, yield, and reliability standards—from wafer-level characterization through integrated module

Partner with PIC design, electrical, mechanical and test teams to define requirements for production and develop test approaches for complex hardware
Design, build, and validate optical test systems including imaging, microscopy, polarimetry, profilometry, and interferometry
Review designs for manufacturability
drive integration build flow, test operations, and execution readiness
Review designs for manufacturability; drive integration build flow, test operations, and execution readiness

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, optical engineering, applied physics or an engineering discipline
2+ years of hands-on experience in optics, photonics, lasers, or test
Working knowledge of lasers, photodiodes, fiber optics, optical test/troubleshooting methods, and signal integrity fundamentals
Hands-on experience with optical test equipment (e.g., power meters, interferometers, spectrum analyzers)
1+ years of programming experience (e.g., C++, LabVIEW, and/or Python)
Willingness to work extended hours and weekends as needed

Master's degree or PhD in electrical engineering, optical engineering, applied physics or an engineering discipline
Experience in optical lab or production environments with strong attention to detail
Proficiency with optical design/analysis tools (e.g., Zemax)
Experience integrating and testing electrical and/or avionics systems
Experience with documentation practices and configuration management
Hands-on experience with electro-optic wafer- and die-level test systems
Hands-on familiarity with optical/RF test equipment (e.g., spectrum analyzers, VNAs, VSGs, high-speed oscilloscopes, BERTs)
Experience writing test plans and procedures, and delivering go/no-go decisions with clear rationale

Scaling advanced photonics demands test and measurement systems as sophisticated as the devices themselves.

Optical Test Engineer: $120,000.00 - $160,000.00/per year
Title and base salary are determined on a case by case basis commensurate with experience and merit.
In addition to base salary, compensation for this role includes:
Paid parental leave and flexible PTO (3 weeks accrued vacation and 10 company holidays per year).
Relocation assistance to sunny Los Angeles.

Eligibility for long-term incentives including company stock options and discretionary bonuses awarded for exceptional achievements.
Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental insurance with significant cost covered by the company for yourself and dependents.
Paid parental leave and flexible PTO (3 weeks accrued vacation and 10 company holidays per year).
401(k) retirement plan access.

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