Neurophos

Neurophos

Optical Test Engineer

Austin, Texas · Internship

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 7 days ago
PythonData AnalysisStatisticsElectrical EngineeringTest AutomationResearchCommunication

About the role

  • The Optical Test Engineer is responsible for executing structured test plans to characterize metasurface-based photonic devices at both the die and wafer levels.

Responsibilities

  • Perform spectral measurements using broadband sources, tunable lasers, NIR spectrometers, and microscope-based IR imaging.
  • Assist in building and improving test setups.
  • Produce the statistical datasets that drive assessments of fabrication yield and device performance.
  • Write and maintain Python scripts for instrument control, test automation, and data acquisition to increase measurement throughput and consistency.
  • Perform supporting electrical measurements, including continuity and impedance verification of packaged devices.
  • Develop expertise in photonic device testing and metasurface characterization, with opportunities to take on increasing ownership of measurement methodology over time.

Requirements

  • Experience with free-space optical alignment involving lasers, lenses, and detectors.
  • Familiarity with core optics concepts: spectroscopy, polarization, interference, and resonant optical structures.
  • Proficiency in Python for data analysis
  • B.S. in Optics, Photonics, Physics, Electrical Engineering, or a closely related field.
  • Hands-on experience in an optics laboratory - undergraduate research, senior design, internship, or professional experience are all relevant.
  • willingness to develop instrumentation control and test automation skills.
  • Strong attention to detail, disciplined documentation habits, and comfort with precision-critical measurement work.
  • Clear written and verbal communication of technical results.

Skills

  • Experience with optical characterization instruments such as spectrometers, tunable lasers, lock-in amplifiers, or motorized stages.
  • Exposure to electro-optic devices, liquid crystals, metasurfaces, or nanophotonics.
  • Experience with instrument control via Python (e.g., PyVISA, SCPI) or LabVIEW.
  • Basic electrical measurement skills (oscilloscopes, function generators, multimeters, probe stations).
  • Coursework or research involving statistics and data analysis of experimental datasets.

Benefits

  • 100% coverage of base health plan premiums for you and your dependents, plus HSA contributions.
  • Unlimited PTO.
  • No rigid vacation banks, just a focus on delivery.
  • 401(k) matching and stock option opportunities to ensure our success is your success.
  • Full suite of voluntary benefits, including Dental, Vision, Life, Hospital, Critical Illness, and Accident insurance.
  • Personalized Benefits.

Company info

  • Work on game-changing technology at the intersection of photonics and AI as part of a collaborative, brilliant team.
  • At Neurophos, we offer:

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