Lightmatter
Staff Photonics Test Engineer
Mountain View, CA · Staff+ · Full-time
Sponsorship not specified$187k-$220kDetected 5 days ago
PythonData AnalysisValuationElectrical EngineeringProblem Solving
About the role
- You will be focused on architecting wafer, package and system level characterization and test strategies of Lightmatter's novel Silicon Photonic product line.
- You will be part of a growing interdisciplinary team with a lot of opportunities to learn and make a big impact.
Responsibilities
- Work directly with the architecture and design teams to understand the technology and conceptualize characterization and test techniques targeting feedback for design model validations.
- Architect test concepts, test platforms, design for test rules, and provide feedback early on during the technology concept phase.
- Create detailed test plan documentation and ensure timely execution.
- Define, develop, and setup of wafer, package and system level tests for Lightmatter silicon photonics products.
- Develop test software to enable test execution, data analysis, and parameter extraction.
- Work with OSAT teams to define, validate, and refine test techniques for high volume manufacturing.
Requirements
- A minimum of 8+ years of proven experience in silicon photonics test development
- Proven industrial experience in supporting new product introduction and volume production
- Hands on experience in characterization and test of photonics components and circuits
- 3+ years of direct experience in high-speed photonic device test, system link bring-up, and familiar with test equipment such as AWG, DCA, DSO, PNA, LCA
- Experience in test system automation using Python
- Ability to convey complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
Nice to have
- PhD in Photonics, Physics, Electrical Engineering or a related field
- This role is open to multiple levels.
- Staff: $187,000 - $220,000
- Sr Staff: $215,000 - $260,000
Compensation
- total compensation goes beyond base salary, it also includes a new hire equity grant, annual performance-based equity, and other rewards that recognize your impact and contribution.
- $187,000 - $260,000 USD
- $215,000 - $260,000
- We offer competitive compensation.
- The base salary range for this role determined based on location, experience, educational background, and market data.
Benefits
- Comprehensive Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
- Retirement Savings Matching Program
- Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
- Generous Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
- Paid Family Leave
- Short Term & Long Term Disability
- Commuter Benefits
- Equity grants (applicable to full-time employees)
- Lightmatter recruits, employs, trains, compensates, and promotes regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, veteran status, and other protected status as required by applicable law.
- Flexible, hybrid workplace model
Visa & Work Authorization
- Export Control
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